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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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Why Vote Yes for Regional Transit – Talking Points

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Several people have asked for some quick talking points that they can share with friends, family and neighbors to explain why they should Vote Yes for Regional Transit on November 8. Here are a few ideas:

The Regional Transit plan will provide several great new transit services:
1) Convenient affordable Airport Express service from all throughout region
2) A Regional Rail train service finally connecting Detroit to Ann Arbor
3) Fast frequent Bus Rapid Transit along Woodward, Gratiot and Michigan Avenues

The Regional Transit plan will also expand service for people who depend on it every day:
1) Connect people to jobs in more places
2) Help seniors remain independent by expanding paratransit service
3) Connect our communities with seamless travel throughout the region

Read on for more!

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