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Everyone should be able to get where they need to go! TRU is a nonprofit that advocates for better public transit throughout the Detroit region šŸšŒ šŸšŽ šŸšƒ

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Transportation Riders United is South East Michigan's transit advocate.

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Congress has proposed an 80% cut to rail and 20% cut to transit funding. Tell our Congresspeople that as transit riders, us and millions of other Americans rely on transit and rail service. Write to your legislators, or call them at detroittransit.org/federal-fā€¦. We're relying on you.

Tell Congress: Restore Cut Transit and Rail Funding - Transportation Riders United

Please take a minute to email your members of Congress, and tell them you care about funding transit and rail service across the USA.

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ā€œMy life as I know it wouldnā€™t exist without transit optionsā€ says Dawn Hammontree, who can no longer drive after suffering a stroke. People like Dawn rely on transit... and SMART service in Macomb County is up for a vote on 11/3. Learn more at MacombTransit.org.
ā€œMy life as I know it wouldnā€™t exist without transit options.ā€ Dawn Hammontree, Eastpointe Resident who can no longer drive after suffering a stroke. Shown is a photo of Dawn Hammontree, in her motorized wheelchair. Public Transit is a Lifeline! It will be on the Nov 3 ballot in Macomb County. Learn more at MacombTransit.org.

ALT ā€œMy life as I know it wouldnā€™t exist without transit options.ā€ Dawn Hammontree, Eastpointe Resident who can no longer drive after suffering a stroke. Shown is a photo of Dawn Hammontree, in her motorized wheelchair. Public Transit is a Lifeline! It will be on the Nov 3 ballot in Macomb County. Learn more at MacombTransit.org.

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SMART is expanding in the coming years! But how will SMART decide how, when, and where to expand new transit to? Join @smart_movesus VP of Planning Jordan Von Zynda and TRU on 11/10, virtually, to learn more about SMART's 2027 expansion. RSVP at detroittransit.org/smart-tttā€¦
A map of potential SMART service expansion throughout the tri-county area.

ALT A map of potential SMART service expansion throughout the tri-county area.

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Want more and better transit in our city? Or our metro? Join our volunteer meeting TONIGHT at 6pm on Zoom. We'll be talking especially about the upcoming Macomb Transit Vote. We need YOU! detroittransit.org/septemberā€¦

Want better transit? Join our 10/8 campaigns meeting - Transportation Riders United

Our next campaigns (volunteer) meeting will be on Thursday, September 10 on Zoom at 6pm. We'll talk about some next campaigns we're working on for the rest of the year, including getting candidates...

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Detroit City Council's Denzel McCampbell rode two buses with us this morning as part of the national #WeekWithoutDriving. Riders shared many things that need improvement - including timeliness, as evidenced by the fact that the Plymouth bus was a half-hour late. #DoubleDDOT
Councilmember Denzel McCampbell and advocates post for a photo in front of a DDOT bus downtown

ALT Councilmember Denzel McCampbell and advocates post for a photo in front of a DDOT bus downtown

Councilmember Denzel McCampbell talks with a rider on the DDOT bus

ALT Councilmember Denzel McCampbell talks with a rider on the DDOT bus

Councilmember Denzel McCampbell and advocates boarding the 38 Plymouth bus

ALT Councilmember Denzel McCampbell and advocates boarding the 38 Plymouth bus

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Today, we got to speak on a panel at Ford's new HQ with SMART, TheRide, DDOT, and Uber! This panel focused on addressing transportation insecurity in Metro Detroit. Thank you for having us Ford!
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We stood with Mayor Sheffield to celebrate nearly 200 new bus shelters and benches at DDOT stops around the city, with 200 more planned next year. Riders shouldn't need to wait long for a bus - but they should have a dignified place to sit while they do. cbsnews.com/detroit/video/shā€¦

Sheffield, DDOT unveil new bus benches, shelters in Detroit

The city of Detroit is taking steps to make riding the bus more comfortable and convenient. Mayor Mary Sheffield and the Detroit Department of Transportation unveiled a campaign to build more than...

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Transportation Riders United (TRU) retweeted
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Detroit Peopleā€™s Food Co-op is asking the community for help. The Black-led, community-owned grocery store has launched a fundraising campaign, is pushing to add members, & is making operational changes as it confronts cash-flow problems & rising costs. metrotimes.com/uncategorizedā€¦

Detroitā€™s first Black-led grocery store sends out a fundraising SOS amid financial struggles -...

Detroit Peopleā€™s Food Co-op is turning to its members and the community for help as it works through cash-flow problems and rising operating costs.

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!!! Volunteers Needed !!! BTW, we're also having a phone bank for Macomb Transit tomorrow. Help us educate voters! RSVP at detroittransit.org/event/phoā€¦

Phone bank for Macomb transit event - Transportation Riders United

Join TRU for a phone bank to spread the word on the Macomb County Public Transit Renewal, up for a vote on November 3rd! We will be purely educating voters about the millage, and answering questions...

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Care about transit in Macomb County? Then we have an event all for you! Join TRU, volunteers, and members of the public Thursday, October 1st for a virtual event about Macomb County transit, and the SMART millage renewal up for a vote RSVP at detroittransit.org/macomb-ocā€¦

Macomb Transit Meeting 10/01 - Transportation Riders United

Join TRU to learn everything about transit in Macomb County, and discuss the Macomb County SMART transit renewal up for a vote on November 3rd. Learn more about the millage at MacombTransit.org as...

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Transportation Riders United (TRU) retweeted
Transportation Riders United (TRU)@DetroitTransitSep 22
Care about transit in Macomb County? Then we have an event all for you! Join TRU, volunteers, and members of the public Thursday, October 1st for a virtual event about Macomb County transit, and the SMART millage renewal up for a vote RSVP at detroittransit.org/macomb-ocā€¦

Macomb Transit Meeting 10/01 - Transportation Riders United

Join TRU to learn everything about transit in Macomb County, and discuss the Macomb County SMART transit renewal up for a vote on November 3rd. Learn more about the millage at MacombTransit.org as...

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Care about transit in Macomb County? Then we have an event all for you! Join TRU, volunteers, and members of the public Thursday, October 1st for a virtual event about Macomb County transit, and the SMART millage renewal up for a vote RSVP at detroittransit.org/macomb-ocā€¦

Macomb Transit Meeting 10/01 - Transportation Riders United

Join TRU to learn everything about transit in Macomb County, and discuss the Macomb County SMART transit renewal up for a vote on November 3rd. Learn more about the millage at MacombTransit.org as...

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Transportation Riders United (TRU) retweeted
Transportation Riders United (TRU)@DetroitTransitSep 11
What do you want Michigan to look like in 2050: A state still full of highways and dependent on cars, or one where you can get around with dignity if you don't have a car? Tell MDOT: We need to fund transit, biking, and walking, not more highways. detroittransit.org/mm2050-acā€¦

Michigan Mobility 2050 Must Work for All of Us! - Transportation Riders United

Once every five years, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) decides the stateā€™s transportation priorities for the next 25 years. While they claim the Mobility 2050 plan is an inclusive...

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November 3rd, Macomb County votes on keeping countywide public transit. Public transit helps seniors, workers, students, and people with disabilities. Learn more at MacombTransit.org, and sign up to help canvass! #KeepMacombRolling #KeepSMARTRolling #MacombCounty
Text reads ā€œPublic Transit: Enables seniors to stay independent Helps workers get to their jobs Helps students get to class Allows people with disabilities to thrive Public transit is on the ballot November 3rd, 2026. Your vote decides what comes next. Learn more at MacombTransit.orgā€. Image of a man wheeling an older woman in a wheelchair off a bus

ALT Text reads ā€œPublic Transit: Enables seniors to stay independent Helps workers get to their jobs Helps students get to class Allows people with disabilities to thrive Public transit is on the ballot November 3rd, 2026. Your vote decides what comes next. Learn more at MacombTransit.orgā€. Image of a man wheeling an older woman in a wheelchair off a bus

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The past two weeks saw numerous expansions of transit across Metro Detroit, including - New SMART Route 500 connecting Detroit & Hamtramck - More frequency on the D2A2 express bus. - New SMART Flex service in Macomb County - More frequency and extended hours on 6 DDOT routes
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What do you want Michigan to look like in 2050: A state still full of highways and dependent on cars, or one where you can get around with dignity if you don't have a car? Tell MDOT: We need to fund transit, biking, and walking, not more highways. detroittransit.org/mm2050-acā€¦

Michigan Mobility 2050 Must Work for All of Us! - Transportation Riders United

Once every five years, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) decides the stateā€™s transportation priorities for the next 25 years. While they claim the Mobility 2050 plan is an inclusive...

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Happy Labor Day! We were proud to march today in solidarity with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 26 and 1564, representing our DDOT and SMART bus drivers. We also salute the transit workers in AFSCME, UAW, Teamsters, and other unions as well.
ATU members marching with a ATU Local 1564 banner on Michigan Ave, along with local transit advocates.

ALT ATU members marching with a ATU Local 1564 banner on Michigan Ave, along with local transit advocates.

DDOT union members and transit advocates in front of Michigan Central

ALT DDOT union members and transit advocates in front of Michigan Central

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Want better transit? Then join the fight. Our next volunteer meeting will be on Thursday, August 13th on Zoom at 6pm. We'll talk about some campaigns we're working on for the rest of the year. Add it your calendar at detroittransit.org/event/truā€¦
TRU volunteer Aaron Puno signing in guests at our 25th Anniversary Gala, in formal clothing.

ALT TRU volunteer Aaron Puno signing in guests at our 25th Anniversary Gala, in formal clothing.

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We're having another bird-dogging training this Wednesday at 5:30pm! This one will be hybrid, with the in-person option at TechTown Detroit. Let's hold our elected officials accountable on transit. Come bird-dogging with TRU!
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Are you tired of the lack of accountability afforded to our state and gubernatorial officials? We're asking candidates what they'll do to improve transit in office. Join us at our trainings TONIGHT or on September 2nd. Sign up at detroittransit.org/accountabā€¦

Accountability Tracking (Bird-dogging) with TRU - Transportation Riders United

TRU is looking for people who are interested in making a real difference. Birddogging is when activists show up at a candidateā€™s public events and press them on the record with pointed questions...

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Plot twist this is at 6:30pm! But it is still happening. See y'all there!
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If you want more and better transit, join TRU! Check out detroittransit.org/get-involā€¦ to see steps to get involved, such as when our next volunteer meeting and to sign up for volunteer updates, or to sign up (or renew!) your membership. Thank you for making better transit possible.
Weā€™re fighting for transit for everyone. If you want better transit, join our movement today. Transportation Riders United Logo.

ALT Weā€™re fighting for transit for everyone. If you want better transit, join our movement today. Transportation Riders United Logo.

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