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TRU Members to Vote on Slate of New Board Candidates

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At TRU’s Annual Meeting on January 30, members of TRU will vote on a new slate of Board Members. TRU’s current Board members recommends the following slate of candidates:
– Sam Butler, a community development professional from SW Detroit
– Tanise Hill, who works for the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO
– Lydia Levinson, who works at Michigan Community Resources creating sustainable urban spaces
– Julie Tschirhart, an experienced transit rider and U of M Urban Planning Master student

Please join us at TRU’s Annual Meeting on January 30!

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Detroit Area Transit Year-in-Review

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If you’re a glass-half-empty person, 2016 was a disappointing year due to the loss of the Regional Transit ballot measure. The request for a major investment in reliable regional rapid transit fell short of the majority it needed to pass.

We at TRU try to see the glass-half-full and see 2016 as a very productive year. Not only did the region demonstrate more civic and voter support for regional transit than ever before, but DDOT bus service significantly improved, M-1 Rail’s QLINE is nearly ready to start, and the new regional Reflex service is providing seamless cross-county connections.

While work remains, 2016 meant notable progress for Detroit area transit. Please enjoy this summary of 2016 Detroit transit and TRU’s Year-in-Review.

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Share your Thoughts on Transit and TRU

Please share your opinions and ideas in our Regional Transit Survey on:
– the importance of regional transit,
– the Regional Transit Plan,
– factors in the ballot failure
– effectiveness of TRU as a transit advocate
– next steps in fighting to improve our region’s transit.

It takes between 3-10 minutes to complete, depending on how much detail you choose to provide. Your input will help us decide how to most effectively fight for the transit our region needs. Thanks!

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Apply to join TRU's Board of Directors

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TRU is seeking energetic and talented individuals to serve on our Board of Directors.
The board sets TRU’s priorities, values, and funding, while also serving as community ambassadors.
As TRU is striving to develop a Board of Directors as diverse as the Detroit region, we are especially seeking transit riders, people with strong connections to Detroit and Macomb County, and people with financial oversight, fundraising, and organizational development skills.
If you are interested in challenging yourself with this exciting opportunity, review our Guide for Prospective Boardmembers document and contact us to learn more. Applications are due December 15.

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RTA funding vote lost, despite huge need and great support

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Despite a huge effort from many supporters, the Regional Transit funding ballot measure lost with 50.5% no votes outweighing the 49.5% of yes votes.

I am extraordinarily proud of our efforts, including the RTA’s great plan, the immense coalition of supporters and the passionate and hardworking activists. A sincere and deep thank you to each and everyone one of you!

Yes ultimately, our efforts proved to not be enough, especially as our calls for compassion and bringing the region together were drowned out in an election of fear and anger at the “other.”

What’s next? Well, there was no Plan B in place.

The RTA will continue to coordinate transit as they and others discuss and decide what happens next. Please stay tuned and stay involved.

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