In the early morning hours of Friday, July 3rd, the Michigan Legislature passed the FY 2026-27 Budget. MDOT’s total budget grew by $226M. Unsurprisingly, most of this goes to roads, but transit still got some small progress. LBO matches inflation Local Bus Operating, which funds local bus service in your community, did increase to $305M, […]
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This week, absentee ballots for the August primary election are being mailed out to hundreds of thousands of voters across Wayne County. Some voters will start filling them out as soon as they receive them! Now is the time to get the word out about the Wayne County transit proposal, and make sure people know
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On August 4th, Wayne County voters will get to vote on expanding SMART service to cover the entire county. Help ensure everyone has access to transit: Vote YES on the Wayne County Public Transit Millage! What is the Millage? The Millage will extend transit service into all suburban and rural areas of Wayne County that
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What: Let TRU show our appreciation for you! Join us for an exclusive tour of the reconstructed Coolidge Terminal and appreciation picnic to thank our members and recognize those who have given their time this past year. When: Friday, July 10, 2026. The tour starts at 4:00pm with food and drinks afterwards until 7pm Where:
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From June 3-16, a team from TRU are travelling all throughout Michigan on public transit – traveling 1,500+ miles on 50+ transit rides to 16 cities – all to learn what’s working and what needs improved in Michigan’s transportation system. Here are some highlights – updated regularly: June 3 – Detroit to Port Huron We
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