Transportation Riders United
@detroittransit.org
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 🚌 🚎 🚃
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Transportation Riders United is South East Michigan's transit advocate.
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ICYMI: Without reliable transportation, Detroiters in need of regular medical care struggle to get to hospitals, clinics or pharmacies. planetdetroit.org/2025/11/detr...
When getting to the doctor is half the battle in Detroit
Detroit residents with chronic conditions and no car face difficulties accessing healthcare, missing appointments.
planetdetroit.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
ICYMI: Without reliable transportation, Detroiters in need of regular medical care struggle to get to hospitals, clinics or pharmacies. planetdetroit.org/2025/11/detr...
TRU members and volunteers! Celebrate the holidays & appreciate our volunteers with us at our holiday party! Celebrate this year's transit wins and the people that helped make them happen with us.
RSVP by 12/9 at:
secure.everyaction.c...
#DetroitTransit
RSVP by 12/9 at:
secure.everyaction.c...
#DetroitTransit
December 2, 2025 at 10:33 PM
TRU members and volunteers! Celebrate the holidays & appreciate our volunteers with us at our holiday party! Celebrate this year's transit wins and the people that helped make them happen with us.
RSVP by 12/9 at:
secure.everyaction.c...
#DetroitTransit
RSVP by 12/9 at:
secure.everyaction.c...
#DetroitTransit
We're giving thanks to everyone who made all the transit wins this last year possible!!!
November 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
We're giving thanks to everyone who made all the transit wins this last year possible!!!
TRU is proud to announce that our executive director, Megan Owens, has been named a co-chair of Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield’s Transit Improvement & Mobility Innovation committee on her Rise Higher Detroit Transition Team.
Learn more at www.detroittransit.org/sheffield-tr...
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Learn more at www.detroittransit.org/sheffield-tr...
#DetroitTransit
November 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
TRU is proud to announce that our executive director, Megan Owens, has been named a co-chair of Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield’s Transit Improvement & Mobility Innovation committee on her Rise Higher Detroit Transition Team.
Learn more at www.detroittransit.org/sheffield-tr...
#DetroitTransit
Learn more at www.detroittransit.org/sheffield-tr...
#DetroitTransit
We're excited for these big wins for DDOT! Can't wait for these buses to enter service to help #DoubleDDOT, and for mechanics to ratify their new contracts with wage increases!
Big wins for Detroit transit!
A new $50M federal grant brings 53 more buses to DDOT. Combined with earlier awards, Detroit is now purchasing 129 new buses, replacing 44% of the entire fleet from 2025-2027.
A new $50M federal grant brings 53 more buses to DDOT. Combined with earlier awards, Detroit is now purchasing 129 new buses, replacing 44% of the entire fleet from 2025-2027.
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
We're excited for these big wins for DDOT! Can't wait for these buses to enter service to help #DoubleDDOT, and for mechanics to ratify their new contracts with wage increases!
We've had a lot of transit wins this year, including a DDOT driver wage increase and major state increases in funding. Come celebrate with us, and give thanks to our partners and allies and every advocate for making this possible.
Learn more at www.detroittransit.o...
Learn more at www.detroittransit.o...
November 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
We've had a lot of transit wins this year, including a DDOT driver wage increase and major state increases in funding. Come celebrate with us, and give thanks to our partners and allies and every advocate for making this possible.
Learn more at www.detroittransit.o...
Learn more at www.detroittransit.o...
TRU is recruiting for our board! If you'd like to help change Detroit's future, or know someone who would, apply today!
Learn more at www.detroittransit.o...
#DetroitTransit #TRU
Learn more at www.detroittransit.o...
#DetroitTransit #TRU
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
TRU is recruiting for our board! If you'd like to help change Detroit's future, or know someone who would, apply today!
Learn more at www.detroittransit.o...
#DetroitTransit #TRU
Learn more at www.detroittransit.o...
#DetroitTransit #TRU
Apply by Sunday to join our amazing team!
TRU is Hiring! If you want to join our amazing team and do outreach on transit statewide, this is the role for you! Head to www.detroittransit.o... to learn more and apply today!
November 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Apply by Sunday to join our amazing team!
From Nov 17 to 20, SMART has public hearing on a major service adjustment that will affect 16 routes, including new routes, increased frequencies, extensions, and the elimination of some low ridership routes.
Learn more at www.smartbus.org/Abo...
#DetroitTransit #SMART #Detroit
Learn more at www.smartbus.org/Abo...
#DetroitTransit #SMART #Detroit
Proposed Service Adjustments Public Hearings
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SUBURBAN MOBILITY AUTHORITY
FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
(SMART)
Proposed Service Adjustments
Notice is hereby given that...
www.smartbus.org
November 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
From Nov 17 to 20, SMART has public hearing on a major service adjustment that will affect 16 routes, including new routes, increased frequencies, extensions, and the elimination of some low ridership routes.
Learn more at www.smartbus.org/Abo...
#DetroitTransit #SMART #Detroit
Learn more at www.smartbus.org/Abo...
#DetroitTransit #SMART #Detroit
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Make this short for Bluesky
A big win for Detroit’s essential workers!
We’re proud to announce a much needed and well-deserved pay raise for our incredible DDOT drivers, the men and women who keep Detroit moving every day.
Learn more - Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit
#DDOT #DetroitTransit
A big win for Detroit’s essential workers!
We’re proud to announce a much needed and well-deserved pay raise for our incredible DDOT drivers, the men and women who keep Detroit moving every day.
Learn more - Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit
#DDOT #DetroitTransit
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Make this short for Bluesky
A big win for Detroit’s essential workers!
We’re proud to announce a much needed and well-deserved pay raise for our incredible DDOT drivers, the men and women who keep Detroit moving every day.
Learn more - Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit
#DDOT #DetroitTransit
A big win for Detroit’s essential workers!
We’re proud to announce a much needed and well-deserved pay raise for our incredible DDOT drivers, the men and women who keep Detroit moving every day.
Learn more - Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit
#DDOT #DetroitTransit
Detroit Mayor-elect Sheffield, in her victory speech Tuesday: "Every resident will have access to transit that they can count on."
We look forward to working with Sheffield to #DoubleDDOT and fulfill that promise!
youtu.be/NXVz2FSxrFk
We look forward to working with Sheffield to #DoubleDDOT and fulfill that promise!
youtu.be/NXVz2FSxrFk
Mary Sheffield delivers victory speech after winning Detroit mayoral election
YouTube video by CBS Detroit
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November 7, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Detroit Mayor-elect Sheffield, in her victory speech Tuesday: "Every resident will have access to transit that they can count on."
We look forward to working with Sheffield to #DoubleDDOT and fulfill that promise!
youtu.be/NXVz2FSxrFk
We look forward to working with Sheffield to #DoubleDDOT and fulfill that promise!
youtu.be/NXVz2FSxrFk
Last night, Taylor City Council passed a unanimous resolution urging Southland Mall to reconsider its decision to remove the SMART bus stop on the property.
Please email the mall owners to keep the stop! secure.everyaction.c...
And sign our petition! c.org/DNW6y7jpgR
Please email the mall owners to keep the stop! secure.everyaction.c...
And sign our petition! c.org/DNW6y7jpgR
Save bus service at Southland Mall!
Tell Southland Mall owners that public transit riders should not be kicked to the curb. Access is a right, not a privilege.
secure.everyaction.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Last night, Taylor City Council passed a unanimous resolution urging Southland Mall to reconsider its decision to remove the SMART bus stop on the property.
Please email the mall owners to keep the stop! secure.everyaction.c...
And sign our petition! c.org/DNW6y7jpgR
Please email the mall owners to keep the stop! secure.everyaction.c...
And sign our petition! c.org/DNW6y7jpgR
Join TRU for a cross-state transit talk Tuesday, where we’ll talk about improving and expanding Amtrak and intercity bus service throughout Michigan, and TRU's cross-state transit report! We'll be joined by Groundwork Center and Indian Trails.
Register at www.detroittransit.o...
Register at www.detroittransit.o...
November 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Join TRU for a cross-state transit talk Tuesday, where we’ll talk about improving and expanding Amtrak and intercity bus service throughout Michigan, and TRU's cross-state transit report! We'll be joined by Groundwork Center and Indian Trails.
Register at www.detroittransit.o...
Register at www.detroittransit.o...
This month, @rideDDOT will be holding community input meetings on proposed service reductions.
These are minor reductions during midday to provide better afternoon peak service.
Find out info and add them to your calendar at DetroitTransit.org/E....
These are minor reductions during midday to provide better afternoon peak service.
Find out info and add them to your calendar at DetroitTransit.org/E....
November 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This month, @rideDDOT will be holding community input meetings on proposed service reductions.
These are minor reductions during midday to provide better afternoon peak service.
Find out info and add them to your calendar at DetroitTransit.org/E....
These are minor reductions during midday to provide better afternoon peak service.
Find out info and add them to your calendar at DetroitTransit.org/E....
Happy Halloween from TRU! Let's avoid the biggest fright of the night... a ghost bus!
A ghost bus is one scheduled to appear in the tracker, but doesn't actually show up.
Help report ghost buses by calling DDOT or SMART when they happen, or using the Transit App's Go.
#DetroitTransit #Halloween
A ghost bus is one scheduled to appear in the tracker, but doesn't actually show up.
Help report ghost buses by calling DDOT or SMART when they happen, or using the Transit App's Go.
#DetroitTransit #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Happy Halloween from TRU! Let's avoid the biggest fright of the night... a ghost bus!
A ghost bus is one scheduled to appear in the tracker, but doesn't actually show up.
Help report ghost buses by calling DDOT or SMART when they happen, or using the Transit App's Go.
#DetroitTransit #Halloween
A ghost bus is one scheduled to appear in the tracker, but doesn't actually show up.
Help report ghost buses by calling DDOT or SMART when they happen, or using the Transit App's Go.
#DetroitTransit #Halloween
Early voting is going on right now, and election day is a week away! If you live in Detroit, get voting resources at detroitvotes.org/.
Find out where your candidates stand on transit. www.detroittransit.o...
And see early voting centers below.
Find out where your candidates stand on transit. www.detroittransit.o...
And see early voting centers below.
October 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Early voting is going on right now, and election day is a week away! If you live in Detroit, get voting resources at detroitvotes.org/.
Find out where your candidates stand on transit. www.detroittransit.o...
And see early voting centers below.
Find out where your candidates stand on transit. www.detroittransit.o...
And see early voting centers below.
Yesterday, TRU board member Deanne Austin was on WDET's The Metro @wdet.bsky.social, talking all things transit!
Listen to what Deanne has to say at wdet.org/2025/10/27/...
#DetroitTransit #DoubleDDOT #Detroit
Listen to what Deanne has to say at wdet.org/2025/10/27/...
#DetroitTransit #DoubleDDOT #Detroit
The Metro: Building a Detroit that moves everyone - WDET 101.9 FM
A millennial transit advocate who never learned to drive on how Detroit creates a reliable transit system that strengthens communities.
wdet.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Yesterday, TRU board member Deanne Austin was on WDET's The Metro @wdet.bsky.social, talking all things transit!
Listen to what Deanne has to say at wdet.org/2025/10/27/...
#DetroitTransit #DoubleDDOT #Detroit
Listen to what Deanne has to say at wdet.org/2025/10/27/...
#DetroitTransit #DoubleDDOT #Detroit
TRU is Hiring! If you want to join our amazing team and do outreach on transit statewide, this is the role for you! Head to www.detroittransit.o... to learn more and apply today!
October 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
TRU is Hiring! If you want to join our amazing team and do outreach on transit statewide, this is the role for you! Head to www.detroittransit.o... to learn more and apply today!
Us and over 100 allies are demanding that Congress prioritize public transit! The federal government will soon reauthorize their $77B transportation program. When they do, they set the rules on how this money can be spent.
Learn more at t4america.org/Reauth...
#DetroitTransit
Learn more at t4america.org/Reauth...
#DetroitTransit
October 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Us and over 100 allies are demanding that Congress prioritize public transit! The federal government will soon reauthorize their $77B transportation program. When they do, they set the rules on how this money can be spent.
Learn more at t4america.org/Reauth...
#DetroitTransit
Learn more at t4america.org/Reauth...
#DetroitTransit
Don't forget, our Transit Tuesday Talk with @cityofdetroit.bsky.social Plan Detroit is tonight on zoom! Help impact the future of your city by sharing what you need out of it.
RSVP at www.detroittransit.org/trus-october...
RSVP at www.detroittransit.org/trus-october...
October Transit Tuesday Talk: Plan Detroit - Transportation Riders United
Join TRU and Plan Detroit for an October Transit Tuesday Talk! Learn more about Plan Detroit: the roadmap for future development and change in Detroit. Share your hopes and concerns for Detroit’s futu...
www.detroittransit.org
October 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Don't forget, our Transit Tuesday Talk with @cityofdetroit.bsky.social Plan Detroit is tonight on zoom! Help impact the future of your city by sharing what you need out of it.
RSVP at www.detroittransit.org/trus-october...
RSVP at www.detroittransit.org/trus-october...
Our board's all in one place for our leadership retreat planning next year for TRU 🥰🥰🥰
What do you want us to push for in 2026 to make transit better?
What do you want us to push for in 2026 to make transit better?
October 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Our board's all in one place for our leadership retreat planning next year for TRU 🥰🥰🥰
What do you want us to push for in 2026 to make transit better?
What do you want us to push for in 2026 to make transit better?
Detroit City Council has an important opportunity to shape a more transit-friendly, housing-abundant Detroit!
And you can make sure it happens in 30 seconds. www.detroittransit.o...
And get involved with us or @strongtownsdetroit.bsky.social to push for this zoning reform!
#DetroitTransit
And you can make sure it happens in 30 seconds. www.detroittransit.o...
And get involved with us or @strongtownsdetroit.bsky.social to push for this zoning reform!
#DetroitTransit
October 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Detroit City Council has an important opportunity to shape a more transit-friendly, housing-abundant Detroit!
And you can make sure it happens in 30 seconds. www.detroittransit.o...
And get involved with us or @strongtownsdetroit.bsky.social to push for this zoning reform!
#DetroitTransit
And you can make sure it happens in 30 seconds. www.detroittransit.o...
And get involved with us or @strongtownsdetroit.bsky.social to push for this zoning reform!
#DetroitTransit
Exciting to see the train station becoming a train station again! Hope this is paired with some local transit improvements on Michigan to make transfers easier.
BREAKING: Whitmer says Amtrak service will restart at Michigan Central Station bit.ly/47biSno
October 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Exciting to see the train station becoming a train station again! Hope this is paired with some local transit improvements on Michigan to make transfers easier.
Detroit city's election is underway. Do you know where your candidates stand on transit? Find out at detroittransit.org/t...
And find where to vote early at detroitvotes.org/vot.... Voting ends November 4th.
#DetroitTrasnti #DetroitVotes #VoteDetroit #DetroitElection2025
And find where to vote early at detroitvotes.org/vot.... Voting ends November 4th.
#DetroitTrasnti #DetroitVotes #VoteDetroit #DetroitElection2025
October 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Detroit city's election is underway. Do you know where your candidates stand on transit? Find out at detroittransit.org/t...
And find where to vote early at detroitvotes.org/vot.... Voting ends November 4th.
#DetroitTrasnti #DetroitVotes #VoteDetroit #DetroitElection2025
And find where to vote early at detroitvotes.org/vot.... Voting ends November 4th.
#DetroitTrasnti #DetroitVotes #VoteDetroit #DetroitElection2025
The Detroit News just published our coalition's op-ed on the need to boost DDOT wages and improve service.
Call Mayor Duggan and urge him to act: 313-224-3400.
Call Mayor Duggan and urge him to act: 313-224-3400.
Opinion: It’s time to pay workers and double DDOT
It’s hard to find anyone who denies the need for better public transit service in Detroit.
www.detroitnews.com
October 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The Detroit News just published our coalition's op-ed on the need to boost DDOT wages and improve service.
Call Mayor Duggan and urge him to act: 313-224-3400.
Call Mayor Duggan and urge him to act: 313-224-3400.