One of TRU’s primary purposes is to inform and educate the public about the importance of public transportation options.  For years we have given presentations to groups throughout the region about various transit issues.  We now plan to greatly expand that outreach effort. If you are interested in helping spread the word about public transit, […]

SMART is implementing extensive service changes effective September 3, 2007.  These include major changes in downriver service and adjustments throughout the region, including:  – New routes in Allen Park, Dearborn, Inkster, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, Taylor, Romulus, Wayne, Westland, and Wyandotte, and on Van Dyke  – Routes 110, 185 and 201 discontinued and replaced with new

We Want to Say THANK YOU! Thank you, TRU members, for all the support you have given us this year. And to show our appreciation, we will have a summer picnic on Belle Isle this Saturday.  We will provide some snacks, and you can bring a dish to pass if you like.  Don’t forget to

This Sunday’s Detroit Free Press editorial outlined the work John Hertel is doing to create and build support around a regional transit system: "Imagine a rapid transit line running along Woodward, from Jefferson to New Center, by 2010. Now picture that line extending to 8 Mile by 2015, and similar lines appearing along Michigan Avenue,

We at TRU want to know what you think about our work, how involved you are and if you want to get more involved.  We have created two surveys – one for members and one for people who are not yet members.  Please fill out the appropriate one. TRU members – please complete this short