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Help create a statewide transportation reform coalition

TRU is partnering up with like-minded groups all across Michigan to build a powerful statewide network that will work together to reform Michigan’s transportation. The problem: Michigan’s transportation system fails too many people: It’s too expensive, too dangerous, provides too few options, and produces too much pollution. Yet Michigan leaders continue to invest billions in […]

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Amtrak train on a snowy day in Metro Detroit. Photo by Jack Lee Styrker II

TRU x MARP event on Cross-State Transit 4/18

Join Transportation Riders United and the Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers (MARP) for an event exploring intercity transportation: The bus-train connection! This will be a joint meeting of members and volunteers with both organizations, and is open to the general public as well! This event will be held from 2 to 4pm at the Dearborn

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RECAP- March Transit Tuesday Talk: Connect Wayne County

Thanks to all who joined us in-person or virtually for our March Transit Tuesday Talk on connecting all of Wayne County! TRU was joined by speakers including Deputy Wayne County Executive Assad Turfe, SMART’s VP of Planning Jordan VonZynda, Canton Senior Planner Erin Schlutow, and Westland City Council President Mike McDermott. Special thanks to our

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TRU is Hiring: MI Mobility Fellowship now Open!

Applications are now closed! If you’re interested in working with TRU, please reach out to [email protected] to inquire about openings. TRU seeks a passionate self-starter to research, analyze, and advocate for more equitable transit access throughout Michigan and more balanced state transportation investment priorities. Everyone should be able to get where they need to go,

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