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TRU Impact: Educating, Mobilizing 24,900+

One of TRU’s greatest accomplishments over our twenty years of advocacy is that we changed the Detroit region’s public perception about the value of transit. When we started in 1999, a lot of people said, “Transit? Who cares? Why bother? We’re the Motor City!” Over time we shifted that to, “Well, it’d be nice to […]

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‘Detroit Transit’ Merch Store Now Open!

Shop TRU Merch now at www.Bonfire.com/Store/Detroit-Transit Support transit in style this holiday season with some of our new, exclusive TRU merchandise! Limited-run TRU-branded t-shirts, sweatshirts, and mugs now available for purchase! TRU merch has been long-awaited, with requests coming in every year. You asked, and we listened! Each design is locally drawn and visually represents

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Priorities for 2022: Expand transit!!

Detroit area transit needs improvement in a lot of different ways. TRU could educate, advocate, and mobilize for a lot of different transit improvements. But we can’t take on everything, so each year, TRU’s Board of Directors set priorities – choosing the projects, threats, and opportunities where we can have the greatest impact on the

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Guide Transit Advocacy and Impact – Apply for TRU’s Board of Directors

Transportation Riders United is seeking community and business leaders who want to make a difference improving Detroit area public transit to serve on our Board of Directors.  Applications are open through Nov 30! TRU’s Board guides our policies and goals through strategic planning and ensures TRU has the financial resources and relationships to succeed. Board

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Detroit needs transit, Transit needs TRU, TRU needs you!

During these final weeks of the year, we’re asking everyone who cares about Detroit and/or transit to give to TRU. Why? Three simple reasons. 1. Detroit needs transit. The whole Detroit region needs more and better public transportation. Everyone should be able to get where they need to go, regardless of whether they drive. Transit

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