Congratulations to Lansing’s Capitol Area Transit Authority – recently named the best transit system of its size in North America, the highest industry honor, by the American Public Transportation Association. CATA was ranked No. 1 in the 4-30 million passenger trips category, over 105 other systems. APTA gives out the Outstanding Transportation System Achievement Award annually to […]
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TRU Director Megan Owens will be on WDET’s Detroit Today show on Tuesday, July 24 around 11:30am. She’ll be discussing the role that transit can play in urban revitalization and helping ease Detroit’s racial troubles. Listen live at 101.9FM or hear it later online.
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Land use and transportation are strongly interconnected. Just as transit investments can help encourage redevelopment of urban areas, the more big sprawling stripmalls we build over farmland, the more demand for more and bigger highways. Michigan, like many states, continues to develop farmland, forests and open space at a rapid rate. In fact, despite a
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Come to TRU’s big summer meeting, focused on the role that rapid transit can play in urban revitalization and economic development. Urban, mixed-use development near transit is the hottest real estate market for young and old alike. Come learn about transit-oriented development and its potential in greater Detroit’s revitalization. Plus – hear success stories from other cities about
Come to TRU’s big summer meeting, focused on the role that rapid transit can play in urban revitalization and economic development. Urban, mixed-use development near transit is the hottest real estate market for young and old alike. Come learn about transit-oriented development and its potential in greater Detroit’s revitalization. Plus – hear success stories from other cities about
