As you probably know, the single biggest barrier to successful transit is funding. While the region needs to continue to develop rapid transit plans, get better regional cooperation, and improve bus service, without sufficient and stable funding, Michigan will never have the quality regional transit system that is so important to our future. This fall, […]

Named after a medieval drinking song, Dally in the Alley is the last great festival of the summer.  Don’t miss the great musical talent and more than 100 participants selling food, beer and things one can only find in the Cass Corridor. And stop by to visit the TRU table!

In a few weeks, the Regional Transportation Coordinating Council will be holding public meetings to share their proposed tri-county regional transit plan.  It will propose bus improvements, different types of rapid transit, and possibilities for funding. It will be the blueprint for transit for years to come, so don’t miss your opportunity to review it

This week, Detroit mourns the loss of a true champion and friend, Colin Hubbell.  He deeply loved this city and gave his all to making it the best it could be.  And beyond his work as a developer, Detroit-supporter, and transit-advocate, he was a kind and wonderful human being who never hesitated to share a

According to Progressive Railroading: Last month, Amtrak carried 2.75 million passengers — the national intercity passenger railroad’s highest monthly ridership in its 37-year history. July’s passenger total rose 14 percent compared with July 2007’s count. In addition, ticket revenue in July jumped 18.6 percent year over year to $168 million. "’Increasing fuel prices, highway congestion,