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TRU Supports Prop 1 to Fund Michigan Transportation

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TRU supports passage of Prop 1 on May 5, 2015 because it will increase funding for public transit and other transportation needs without harming schools, cities, low-income families, or other important budget priorities.

While it is a complex proposal that is not anyone’s ideal solution, Michigan will be better off if it passes than if it fails. That is the most critical evaluation of any proposal.

Prop 1 will provide essential funding for important priorities:

Prop 1 will provide $115 million per year in funding for public transit agencies throughout Michigan above current levels, once fully implemented.
Of that, over $50 million a year will support DDOT and SMART (together), likely enabling expanded bus service for seniors, low-income workers, and other riders.

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Nominees Announced for the 2015 Regional Transit Awards

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Community leaders who make a difference improving public transit should be recognized and celebrated.

That’s why TRU hosts the Regional Transit Awards, which will be held this year on May 7 at the Hotel St. Regis.

In January and February, TRU offered a community-wide call for nominations of individuals and companies who have done great work to improve transit over the past year. The Regional Transit Awards team reviewed all proposed nominations and developed the following short list of nominees who will all be recognized and celebrated at the Regional Transit Award ceremony.

An independent panel of judges from throughout the region will select the winner in each category from the short list of nominees for the coveted Regional Transit Award trophy, to be unveiled at the Awards ceremony.

Visit www.DetroitTransit.org/AwardShow to learn more about the 2015 Regional Transit Awards, including purchasing tickets and sponsorships.

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Seeking Community Outreach and Social Media Interns/Volunteers

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TRU is seeking help for our big summer outreach campaign: #TransitMatters!

As in previous summers, TRU staff, interns, and volunteers will be traversing the region to talk transit. We have posted two position descriptions for student interns and/or dedicated volunteers. We are seeking up to 4 Community Engagement Intern/Volunteers and one Social Media Intern/Volunteer.

These are great opportunities to build skills, add substantive experience to your resume, and get actively involved in improving public transit for southeast Michigan.

Resumes received by April 13 will receive priority consideration.

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