The “Complete Streets” movement presses a growing number of cities to plan for multimodal transportation.    According to an article in the December New Urban News, "In 2003, bicyclists intent on obtaining safer routes for cycling concluded that they needed a new slogan. Instead of continuing to appeal for ‘routine accommodation’, they started demanding ‘Complete Streets.’ […]

According to the Kalamazoo Gazette and our friends at the Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers, the Surface Transportation Board recently blocked a sale of nearly 300 miles of Michigan railroad track by Norfolk Southern to a new joint venture with Kansas short-line operator Watco Inc.  Many observers were concerned about its possible impact on Amtrak

More and more, major newspapers are writing about America’s aging population and what that will mean for the future of our landscape as more baby boomers turn 60 and beyond. This month, USA Today and The Washington Post ran stories about the coming mobility challenges resulting from the ‘silver tsunami.’ You can also read about

An LA paper last week profiled a commuter who kicked the car habit, showing how he lives happily and affordably car-free: "Two years ago, Simon Pastucha – an urban designer and planner for the city of Los Angeles – left his Mercedes SUV at the dealership and hasn’t looked back. But how does a professional with

Individuals aren’t the only ones who understand the enormous benefits that transit can provide.  Many cities, companies, non-profit organizations, universities and others believe strongly in the need for public transit and support the work TRU does as greater Detroit’s transit advocate.  That’s why TRU has recently launched business and associate memberships.  Several have joined already: