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RTA Delay Risks Transit Funding!

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The RTA was scheduled to vote Thursday July 21 to adopt the Regional Transit Master Plan and place the funding on the November 8 ballot. Unfortunately, objections from Oakland and Macomb board members have delayed that vote.

Delay is risky because if the RTA does not vote by August 15 with an affirmative vote from every county, funding cannot be placed on the November ballot and the region would have to wait at least two more years.

RTA staff are working diligently to address their concerns. The board is tentatively scheduled to meet again July 28.

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The Regional Transit Master Plan is here!!

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The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) has developed a proposed Regional Transit Master Plan for how to improve and expand transit throughout the four county region.

It’s a great plan that would make huge strides in addressing our region’s transit needs, including connecting people to jobs, providing easy airport access, and ensure seniors can maintain independence.

The RTA Board is scheduled to vote July 21 on the plan and the ballot language to allow voters to decide to fund it. Please help spread the word about this plan and its benefits throughout our region.

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Help Share Information and Build Support for Regional Transit

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How much do your friends know about regional transit? You may know that the RTA developed a great regional transit plan that would provide a huge help for people trying to get to work, for seniors getting to appointments, and much more. But how much do your friends know? What about your family, neighbors and

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Connecting People to Jobs: Comparing Current and Potential Future Transit

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One of the core purposes of transit is to connect people to jobs. Nationally, half of all transit trips are to get to work. So the first in a series evaluating our region’s current and potential future regional transit will focus on connecting people to jobs. How does our region’s transit do at getting people

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Job Training Opportunities

Know anyone interested in receiving training in various skilled trades? With help from the MI Road 2 Work, and Michigan Construction programs, individuals can receive training and learn more about possible career opportunities within various trade related industries, including construction, engineering, and other craftsman type positions. With projects like the M-1 (Q-line) streetcar line, and

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