Connect Southeast Michigan

Demand a chance to vote on regional transit this fall and sign our petition.

[Warren C. Evans @CountyExecEvans]

For nearly 60 years in Congress, John Dingell looked out for Wayne County, its residents & its communities. As we honor his memory and extend our prayers to his family, John Dingell’s legacy of service inspires us to continue working every day for the betterment of Wayne County.

[Transit Guide: Detroit @TransitGuideDET]

If you are heading to the polls next week (Nov 6) and need a ride, here's our guide. @smartbusorg,@RideDDOT,@Uber,@Lyft and The @DetroitBus Company can all help you get there. https://t.co/5TdGkfsjVr

[Connect Southeast Michigan @ConnectSEMI]

More communities and more businesses are stepping out and saying yes to regional transit. There's just one thing missing, leadership. https://t.co/Wk8U701399

[Oakland County Treasurer's Office @OakGovTreasurer]

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[Oakland County Treasurer's Office @OakGovTreasurer]

In response to yesterday’s vote by the Oakland and Macomb @RTAmichigan Board members to deny the people of Oakland County and the Region a chance to be heard on the RTA

[Connect Southeast Michigan @ConnectSEMI]

Survey Results of #ConnectSEMI Transit Plan:
✔️ A majority of residents in each county supported the plan.
✔️ Opposition was under 40% in each county.
✔️ More than 2/3 of transit riders in each county supported it.
✔️ 63% of the public said they supported the plan.

[MLive @MLive]

Southeast Michigan transit plan won't be on November ballot https://t.co/vRF2tsze0b

[Kresge Detroit @kresgedetroit]

.@RipRapson & other proponents of unified transit for a unified SE Michigan taking Thursday as setback. Push for regional transit continues. https://t.co/uN7I0Hbwgi

[Connect Southeast Michigan @ConnectSEMI]

Elected leaders in Macomb and Oakland counties let down their constituents. There is a growing consensus of people and businesses who realize a regional system is inevitable and required in today’s global economy. #WeDeserveBetter

[Oakland County Treasurer's Office @OakGovTreasurer]

Regrettable, if predicable, outcome from today's @RTAmichigan Board meeting. I share Speaker Hillegonds' assessment: "I believe one day we will have regional transit. . . We need to keep working together toward that end." https://t.co/USD4NhlvJf

[Connect Southeast Michigan @ConnectSEMI]

@crainsdetroit @RTAmichigan People deserved a chance to vote on this.

[Connect Southeast Michigan @ConnectSEMI]

While voters will likely not have an opportunity to decide the future of transit by casting a ballot in 2018, the delay tactics and political posturing by a select few cannot stop the momentum that's building for a regional transit system. https://t.co/AYidkjzIlS

[Connect Southeast Michigan @ConnectSEMI]

1⃣ This is not about objections to any financial model.
2⃣ This is not about objections to services on a map.
3⃣ The SMART millage is NOT in danger of failing.
⛔️ This is a delay tactic and an effort to keep the region from being connected.
https://t.co/9926MFZnNk

[Connect Southeast Michigan @ConnectSEMI]

The economic case is clear. Investing in regional transportation will support job growth and strengthen the economy in Macomb County. #LetMacombVote #ConnectSEMI https://t.co/aORKdTuX1k

[Connect Southeast Michigan @ConnectSEMI]

A connected regional transit system could create economic opportunity and improve quality of life for the communities of Southeast Michigan. #WeDeserveBetter #LetResidentsVote

[Oakland County Treasurer's Office @OakGovTreasurer]

Tomorrow the @RTAmichigan board has the chance to let the people weigh in on regional mobility in #SEMichigan and put the issue on the ballot. We need to stop looking in the rear-view mirror on #transit.

[Connect Southeast Michigan @ConnectSEMI]

From @MichiganRadio: "Barring a last minute change of heart from Oakland leader @BrooksPatterson and Macomb's @MarkHackel, voters will likely not get the opportunity to weigh in." This is in one of the worst metro areas for public transit in the nation. https://t.co/aHftseph44

[Connect Southeast Michigan @ConnectSEMI]

Transit advocates of Chelsea, MI, join the City of Chelsea and @RTAmichigan for a listening session regarding the #ConnectSEMI transit plan. The forum will be held on July 18 from 7-8:30pm at Silver Maples of Chelsea at 100 Silver Maples Drive. https://t.co/VMHdyCtj3k

[Stanley Rivers | ✝️ | 🇺🇸 | 🦅 | 🐘| #🟦 @StanleyRivers]

so cool 😎 🚲 MoGo bike share to expand to more neighborhoods, suburbs in 2019 https://t.co/hA5ZKdjfeX via @CurbedDetroit

[Connect Southeast Michigan @ConnectSEMI]

There's a better way to go, Detroit. A reliable transit system can transport us all from this. #ConnectSEMI #Transit https://t.co/kWP9bKeS82

[Connect Southeast Michigan @ConnectSEMI]

Five simple facts about transit in Southeast Michigan:

1⃣ You can have SMART and RTA.
2⃣ You can have roads and transit.
3⃣ Transit was a factor for @Amazon.
4⃣ We CAN come to an agreement.
5⃣ We need a system that incorporates the current and future state of technology.

[Connect Southeast Michigan @ConnectSEMI]

We commend @Ford for recognizing that personal vehicles can only play a small part in making Detroit a true mobility city. https://t.co/1GcAF0e1i2