The US Public Interest Research Groups (US PIRG) are sponsoring a national video contest.  They ask: Are you tired of being stuck in traffic?  Shouldn’t we have better options?  What’s your vision of a 21st century transit system? US PIRG invites you to create your most persuasive short video about why we need more and […]

Check out this great old picture of Detroit from 1942 which includes Woodward streetcars!

Last week’s Mackinac policy conference once again brought a lot of talk about public transit:  the Chamber’s business survey showing public transit as the most important transportation issue, lots of big whigs expressing support for the privately funded Woodward project (even though there’s still no official information on it) and more. Of special interest to

A random statistic sent in by a TRU member: Number of gas stations in the US – approximately 140,000 Number of libraries (including schools) – 123,000 Which should be more important?

The US Congress is considering legislation to dramatically improve passenger train service throughout the country, by providing long overdue investment in rail infrastructure, train cars, technology and more.  Our friends at the National Association of Rail Passengers have set up an easy toll-free number to call your congressmember – 800-679-1581, enter NARP code 1189 and