For decades, Oakland County has suffered from a Swiss cheese patchwork of transit service areas and gaps. Those days may finally be at an end! The Oakland County Commission voted August 10 to place transit funding on the countywide ballot this November. A 10-year 0.95 countywide transit millage would fund the Connect Oakland plan (replacing […]
Oakland’s Countywide Transit Plan! Read More »
Sometimes people have assumptions about who rides transit and who transit supporters are. But we know the huge diversity of people who care about transit and that there are many many reasons why they support. Here are a few Faces of Transit riders and supporters sharing their reasons! Why does transit matter to you? Share
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TRU set a goal last year to ensure that expanding transit was a major part of the MI Healthy Climate Plan. And thanks to our partners, members, and supporters, we did it!! On Earth Day, Governor Whitmer presented the final MI Healthy Climate Plan. It’s a strong start that will help Michigan move towards being
Transit WIN in MI Healthy Climate Plan Read More »
Southeast Michigan has long been hurt by the patchwork system of transit that allows each town decide whether to provide transit or not. People can’t get to jobs. Seniors are left stranded when they can’t drive. Bus routes ineffectively skip or circle around parts. Oakland County can finally eliminate that and go All-In for Transit!
Time for Oakland County to Go All-In on Transit! Read More »
Update: Thank you to everyone who joined our discussion with DDOT about prioritizing federal funding! More than 50 people participated. Director Oglesby very much appreciated all of the input, ideas, suggestions, and support offered through both verbal and text feedback. Stay tuned for details about how he incorporates our recommendations into DDOT’s investment priorities! Thanks
Tell DDOT How to Best Spend $51,000,000! Read More »
