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Dave Woodward Recognized with National “Elected Transit Champion Award”

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Many elected officials talk about the value of public transit or even vote to invest in better transit. A special few are true Transit Champions – consistently, actively, and successfully fighting to bring about the transit changes our communities need. One such leader was recognized today. TransitCenter is a national foundation that works to improve […]

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Drivers Wanted: Time to Fix DDOT and SMART’s Operator Shortfall

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Metro Detroit’s public transit systems, long hampered by inadequate public funding, are facing a new crisis: not enough bus drivers. The result? Drastically reduced service for riders. To fix this emergency, TRU is urging our transit agencies to take action! Sign our petition here to urge SMART to negotiate a competitive contract with its operators.

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DDOT Paratransit in Crisis: Service for Seniors, Detroiters with Disabilities Threatened

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Among the most essential public transportation that exists is paratransit service for seniors and people with disabilities. Many of the most fragile in our community depend on paratransit rides from MetroLift, SMART, and others to pick them up at home and take them to doctors appointments, grocery shopping, work, and elsewhere because they physically can’t

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Vote YES for County Transit: Why and How

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Voters throughout Oakland and Macomb Counties are deciding whether to maintain and expand public transit. On the November 8 ballot will be: The Macomb County Public Transit millage – to renew the millage that funds SMART and local transit providers The Oakland County Public Transit millage – to renew SMART and rural transit services AND

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