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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In case you missed it, here's what TRU did in 2025! Learn more about how TRU elevated transit as an election issue through the mayoral forum on transit, ride-alongs and more.
December 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In case you missed it, here's what TRU did in 2025! Learn more about how TRU elevated transit as an election issue through the mayoral forum on transit, ride-alongs and more.
Join us the evening of January 27th, 2026 for the annual State of Transit! Learn what issues transit has been facing in Metro Detroit, and hear from agency leaders and elected officials on what they're doing to solve them.
Details to come soon, but save the date for now :)
December 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Join us the evening of January 27th, 2026 for the annual State of Transit! Learn what issues transit has been facing in Metro Detroit, and hear from agency leaders and elected officials on what they're doing to solve them.
Details to come soon, but save the date for now :)
For our advocacy work to work, we need to prove to our leaders that our asks are backed up by data. Last year, TRU published three reports on transit!
December 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
For our advocacy work to work, we need to prove to our leaders that our asks are backed up by data. Last year, TRU published three reports on transit!
Thanks to everyone who joined the fun at our annual holiday party! We had such a great time celebrating this year’s transit wins and the people that helped make them happen! #DetroitTransit
December 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined the fun at our annual holiday party! We had such a great time celebrating this year’s transit wins and the people that helped make them happen! #DetroitTransit
In case you missed it, here's what TRU did in 2025! Learn more about how TRU educated the public through Transit Tuesday Talks, media and the Transit Civic Academy. Help support TRU in its mission to bring more and better public transit throughout the metro Detroit region!
December 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
In case you missed it, here's what TRU did in 2025! Learn more about how TRU educated the public through Transit Tuesday Talks, media and the Transit Civic Academy. Help support TRU in its mission to bring more and better public transit throughout the metro Detroit region!
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In much more-upbeat A2 transportation news, the State St. bus lane and queue-jump signal are operational 🚌🚥🎉🥳🙌
More of this please, #a2council!
cc @detroittransit.org
More of this please, #a2council!
cc @detroittransit.org
December 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In much more-upbeat A2 transportation news, the State St. bus lane and queue-jump signal are operational 🚌🚥🎉🥳🙌
More of this please, #a2council!
cc @detroittransit.org
More of this please, #a2council!
cc @detroittransit.org
Don't forget to apply for our board by the 15th! We'll have an info session tomorrow at 5:30pm as well if you want to learn more. See you there!
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
December 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Don't forget to apply for our board by the 15th! We'll have an info session tomorrow at 5:30pm as well if you want to learn more. See you there!
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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...
#DetroitTransit
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!