To ensure everyone can see and weigh in on the proposed regional transit plan, RTCC has teamed up with SMART to provide special shuttles from major bus locations to the Open House at Freedom Hill County Park:  RTCC-MACOMB MALL SHUTTLE On October 1, SMART will offer special service to Freedom Hill County Park for the […]

The Future of Transit in Greater Detroit Now Available at a public meeting near you! The Regional Transportation Coordinating Council has drafted the official regional transit plan for the tri-county Detroit area, including bus improvement proposals, where and when to build rapid transit, funding options, and much more. And they want to know what you

TRU was proud to join the Michigan Municipal League, Rep. Marie Donigan, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Grand Rapids Chamber and the Rapid to highlight the need for legislative approval of HB 6114.  It would provide a new local option for helping to fund transit with tax-increment financing.  Check out this video blog on the

There’s a lot going on right now on transit, and a lot of great opportunities to get involved and make your voice heard.  Here’s a quick summary: Tuesday, Sept. 23 – Ann Arbor Transportation Plan update – final public meeting 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Ann Arbor City Council Chambers More at http://www.a2transportationplan.com/.  Wednesday, Sept.

Embargoed Until: Monday, September 15, 2008                                                                                Contact: Megan Owens, Executive Director 313-963-8872 or 248-259-2439   New Report: Michigan Could Gain Thousands of Jobs and Billions in New Developments by Investing in Rapid Transit   Other States Realizing Huge Job and Development Gains From Light Rail DETROIT — Significant investments in rapid transit in Metro Detroit