Transportation Riders United (TRU)

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 🚌 🚎 🚃

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

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[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

Transportation impacts everyone in our communities, so how can we make it better?

TRU has the program for you! Our statewide transportation civic academy is open to anyone who wants to be a transportation advocate for their community. Learn more https://t.co/pWATgFEeZL

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

Governor Whitmer announced $65M for transit across our state. These transformational transit investments are powering countywide transit, BRT planning, and new regional buses from Detroit to Escanaba!

Learn more https://t.co/bKBqaxk97V

[Bonkers D. Bobcat of Detroit @eldermullenial]

I'd like to triple but double works!

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

We want to Double DDOT service by 2030. Let's advocate for DDOT funding and service at the City's upcoming budget priority meetings, which will help decide next years budget.

These run from today to 10/29, and are by district. Find yours at https://t.co/LdfQwpUyzR

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

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 https://t.co/8jYrNfTCkZ. We're relying on you.

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

“My life as I know it wouldn’t exist without transit options” 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 https://t.co/XPj3J9T5aN.

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

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 https://t.co/BXF3gqVjcz

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

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!

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[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

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

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

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!

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

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.

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[Steve Neavling @MCmuckraker]

Detroit People’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. https://t.co/EMcmlo6ZD1

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

!!! Volunteers Needed !!!

BTW, we're also having a phone bank for Macomb Transit tomorrow. Help us educate voters!

RSVP at https://t.co/rs0408TRJd

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

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 https://t.co/wmMwOf4iPe

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

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 https://t.co/wmMwOf4iPe

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

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 https://t.co/wmMwOf4iPe

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

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. https://t.co/guyYBkHT47

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

November 3rd, Macomb County votes on keeping countywide public transit. Public transit helps seniors, workers, students, and people with disabilities. Learn more at https://t.co/XPj3J9T5aN, and sign up to help canvass!

#KeepMacombRolling #KeepSMARTRolling #MacombCounty

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

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

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

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. https://t.co/guyYBkHT47

[Transportation Riders United (TRU) @DetroitTransit]

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.