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Transportation Riders United
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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 🚌 🚎 🚃
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We're giving thanks to everyone who made all the transit wins this last year possible!!!
November 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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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
Mayor-elect Sheffield speaking at a podium for the Rise Higher Detroit transition team. Behind her is various team members, with Megan standing at left.
November 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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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....
Potential January DDOT Service Changes, for midday frequency reductions. These are: 1 Vernor (30 min to 45 min) 3 Grand River (10 min to 12 min) 6 Gratiot (15 min to 20 min) 7 Seven Mile (15 min to 20 min) 9 Jefferson (10 min to 12 min) 10 Greenfield (15 min to 20 min) 16 Dexter (15 min to 20 min) 17 Eight Mile (20 min to 25 min) 32 McNichols (30 min to 35 min) The proposed midday frequency reductions are intended to provide for a better transition to afternoon peak service when no spare buses. Upcoming Meetings: Virtual Local Advisory Council Meeting: Tuesday, November 18th at 10am. Hybrid Public Hearing and Community Input Meeting: Virtual and In-Person at Rosa Parks Transit Center, Thursday, November 20th at 5pm
November 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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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
Nothing is scarier on Halloween than... a ghost bus! Illustration of a ghost driving a DDOT bus that says "Halloween"
October 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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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.
Detroit early voting centers. For a web reader friendly version, check out DetroitVotes.org
October 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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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?
October 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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We had a great rally this morning with our friends at Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 26.

Call Mayor Duggan today at (313) 224-3400 and urge him to raise wages for DDOT workers so we can #DoubleDDOT!
TRU and ATU Local 26 members rallying to demand doubling DDOT in size, service, and frequency, paying bus drivers living wages, and making sure bus riders and drivers are respected.
October 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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🚍 Detroiters deserve reliable bus service. DDOT workers deserve fair pay. Mayor Duggan must settle worker contracts and pay competitive wages to keep Detroit moving!
📣 Join us TOMORROW, October 8th to demand action: bit.ly/DDOTRally
#TransitJustice #FundTransit #DoubleDDOT
[ID: Grayscale image of a DDOT mechanic fixing a bus tire with text overlay “DDOT workers are worth more - Rally Wed 10/8, 10 am, Rosa Parks Transit Center ”]
October 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Thanks to everyone who joined us on the 25th for our 25th Gala. It was an honor to celebrate 25 years of transit advocacy with our friends, family, and allies, and to honor the progress Detroit transit has made.

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Megan receiving a Wayne Co testimonia resolution recognizing TRU's 25 years of transit advocacy The Kendrick-Hands family posing for a photo, with Madonna from the People Mover Robert Cramer, Detroit City Transit Director, receiving a transit champion pin. Group posing with TRU buses at the Gala
October 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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On Thursday, the City of Detroit Planning Commission will be voting on an ordinance that would increase density and support the development that helps make great transit possible.

Join us there to support the "Let’s Build More Housing, Detroit" proposal. Details at DetroitTransit.org/events.
ZONING REFORM PUBLIC HEARING: On Thursday, October 2nd, the City Planning Commission is Considering a zoning reform plan which hopes to: - Make it easier to build in Detroit - Increase housing options - Decrease parking minimums HOW TO MAKE A PUBLIC COMMENT: Public hearing starts at 6pm. Don't miss your chance to make your voice heard! - Attend public hearing in person at 13th floor of CAYMAC, 2 Woodward Detroit MI 48226. - Attend via zoom, info at Strong Towns Detroit or TRU's Events Calendar. - Via email, send your comment to CPC at DetroitMI dot gov.
September 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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For Marjorie of Big Rapids, transit matters because "I don't want my car to own ME". And Jessica of Paris agrees.

Transit will lose money from last year in this budget - leaving Up North riders stranded. Will our state leaders act to fund transit?

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Transit matters to Marjorie of Big Rapids because "I don't want my car to own ME". Transit matters to Jessica of Paris (MI) because too many people rely on transit and depend on it. They're posing with signs in front of the MI Capitol.
September 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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For Ryan, transit allows her husband and her to share a car, saving money.

Transit is set to lose money from last year in this budget - meaning people like Ryan will burden higher costs. Will our state leaders act to fund transit?

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Transit matters to Ryan of Grosse Pointe Park because it allows her husband and her to share a car, saving money on gas. Ryan is holding a sign saying this.
September 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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This morning, City Council passed a testimonial resolution recognizing TRU's 25 years of transit advocacy work throughout Metro Detroit and the state.

We're honored to serve our community and make sure bus riders can get where they need to go!
TRU members and Detroit City Council posing for a photo. Megan receiving the Testimonial Resolution. TRU's testimonial resolution!!!
September 16, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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For Dawn Hammontree, her life as she knows it wouldn't exist without transit, as she can't drive.

Transit is set to lose money from last year in this budget - meaning people like Dawn are stranded. Will our state leaders act to fund transit?

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My life as I know it wouldn't exist without transit options. Says Dawn Hammontree, of Eastpointe. Background of the photo is her in her electric wheelchair.
September 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Thanks to all our sponsors of TRU's 25th Anniversary Gala for making our work possible. Here's to celebrating 25 years of advocacy, and 25 more!

If you still need to get your tickets, or are interested in sponsoring TRU's 25th Gala, check out www.detroittransit.o...
TRU's 25th Gala Sponsors Highlight People Mover, Song Family, Kresge Foundation, RTA, SMART, Michigan Environmental Council, The Ride, Indian Trails, UAW Region 1, OHM, Northern Trust, Henry Ford Health, McKenna, MPTA, WSP, Michigan Climate Action Network, Comerica Bank, Detroit Jews for Justice, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
September 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Learn a bit about the various programs we've done over the years to spotlight riders. And share your story with us below! And of course, find tickets for our 25th Gala at www.detroittransit.o..., and celebrate 25 years of uplifting riders with all of us.
Coby of Detroit holding a placard that says "I'm all in for transit because transportation is freedom!"
September 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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By the late 2010s, TRU began inviting riders to share a longer form of their story in blogs on our website. These are our current Transit Voices. With more staff capacity, we could interview riders and create longer stories, and even videos! Numbers matter, but so do people.
Bianca, former TRU staff member and bus rider from Detroit, at the State Fair Transit Hub during COVID, gathering riders stories.
September 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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In 2008, TRU launched the “Faces of Transit” project, the next step of uplifting rider voices. Many people knew people took transit in Detroit, but didn’t know how many diverse people did: We sought to change that
TRU Newsletter from 2008, announcing the start of Faces of Transit, and asking people to share their story! Carly from Royal Oak holding a sign saying "I'm all in for transit because it is necessary for a well-connected region and economy!" Marnice Alfoid and Kanaia Alfusa of Rochester Hills holding placards. Marnice's says "I support transit because Kanaia, who is 21 years old, needs a ride!!"
September 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Our first organized effort began in 2001 as Riders’ Voice, funded by a grant from the Archdiocese of Detroit. The team was a 21 member committee, primarily made up of City of Detroit bus riders. Riders were given a journal to write down their stories.
2002 photo of the Riders Voices committee, featuring Marcia Harry, Patty Fedewa, and other bus riders.
September 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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For 25 years, TRU has been highlight riders voices and the faces behind transit. It's riders coming together in 1999 and 2000, sharing their stories, and helping each other make metro Detroit transit more accountable that got us here. 🧵
Ryan and Shane from Detroit, holding placards. Ryan's says "I'm All-In on Transit because it helps to level the playing field of access and opportunities".
September 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Thanks to the RTA for supporting our 25th Gala as a Transit Champion. We can't wait to celebrate 25 years of transit advocacy with you!

If you still need to get your tickets, or are interested in sponsoring TRU's 25th Gala, check out www.detroittransit.o...
TRU 25th Anniversary Gala Transit Champion Sponsor Highlight: RTA. Thanks for your support!
September 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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We salute our transit workers - on Labor Day and every day!
TRU members with ATU local 1564 holding a banner in front of SMART bus TRU marching with ATU members from DDOT at the Detroit Labor Day Parade.
September 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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On Feb. 19th, 1999, 14 year old Stephen Hands wrote this Op-Ed, about the need for transit investment for Detroit. With help from his family, the people inspired by this would organize into TRU. This news article started it all!

Celebrate 25 years of TRU. www.detroittransit.o...
The draining away of transit option by Stephen Hands in Freep.
September 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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“To live in a walkable place with good public transportation would be amazing, but feels impossible or at least prohibitively expensive in the US”

Jack Sullivan, a 23 year old from Tennessee, reflects on the desires many Gen Z Americans have.
“To live in a walkable place with good public transportation would be amazing, but feels impossible or at least prohibitively expensive in the US” Jack Sullivan, a 23 year old from Tennessee, reflects on the desires many Gen Z Americans have. Background is people walking in a neighborhood in Philadelphia.
August 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Paul Jones III, an urban planner, badly wanted to stay in Detroit, but he had to move elsewhere to progress his career due to the lack of thought towards public transportation.

Many Detroiters have this issue, in large part due to a lack of transportation options to work.
Paul Jones III, an urban planner, badly wanted to stay in Detroit, but he had to move elsewhere to progress his career due to the lack of thought towards public transportation. Many Detroiters have this issue, in large part due to a lack of transportation options to work. Headshot of Paul Jones III, a young black man.
August 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM