For about two years, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been working on a long-range transportation plan.  They held numerous public meetings and considered numerous drafts.  The final report is out, entitled the MI Transportation Plan: Moving Michigan Forward, the State Long-Range Transportation Plan 2005-2030. We at TRU are concerned that it does not make a sufficient commitment to […]

Leaders in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County have been doing great work on providing transportation choices focused on sustainability.  The Washtenaw Area Transportation Study (the multi-jurisdictional agency responsible for transportation planning in Washtenaw County) created Sustainable Washtenaw Transportation , focused on: Maximizing alternatives to single-occupant vehicle travel; Consideration of land use strategies in concert with transportation systems;

  You can join the fireworks festivities without the stress of driving and parking by taking the bus.  Both DDOT and SMART will be providing extra bus service Wednesday night  6/27 for the International Freedom Festival Fireworks.  Make sure to leave yourself a little extra time, then sit back and relax, letting someone else fight

According to the American Planning Association, the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has begun consideration of a broad climate and energy bill. The still unnumbered measure, the Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act, was introduced by Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-Minn.) and is expected to be part of a comprehensive global warming package

Join in celebrating the Second Annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 21, 2007. The day is dedicated to raising awareness that public transportation helps improve the environment and conserve fuel. It also offers the opportunity for people to beat the high price of gasoline and support public transportation as an important travel