BTW - this event was originally scheduled for tomorrow, 4/14. It has officially been rescheduled to April 28th at 6pm.

On 4/28, we're having a Transit Tuesday Talk on federal transit policy! This year, Congress must "re-authorize" our transportation funding, writing the rules on how we fund public transit and rail. We're hoping for some reform!

Register at www.detroittransit.o...

MDOT is considering bus lanes on Washtenaw Ave in Ann Arbor!!! This would be huge for all of Washtenaw Co., as TheRide's 4/104 are the most frequent buses in SEMI.

Come to the open house on the 16th and submit your comments to MDOT for bus lanes!

www.detroittransit.o...

lol, just realized they don't have messages on Bluesky (admittedly, Instagram and Facebook are my most used platforms.)

If you want to meet us, can you email Joel@DetroitTransit.org! Joel is leading our Wayne County campaign and advocacy

Sorry you couldn't make it, and that's terrible to hear! Admittedly, we were a bit behind with the reminder on this...

We'd love to meet you! With how bad our transit is in the county, it's so hard to live our lives. We'll shoot you a message!

Our friends at Strong Towns Detroit just published an op-ed in Planet Detroit, calling for zoning reform as a way to reduce our climate emissions in Detroit.

Give it a read!
planetdetroit.org/2026/04/detr...

DDOT graduates largest single class of drivers The increase in graduating bus drivers follows a new union contract that increased driver pay by about $6.

DDOT just graduated 52 drivers out of training - the largest single class in department history! This brings the total number of drivers in the City to about 550; which will help us in restoring DDOT service to pre-COVID levels!

HEADS UP:

We'll be in Dearborn tonight with Strong Towns Dearborn to discuss the Wayne countywide transit expansion plan, to meet anyone interested in transit, and to discuss what we can do!

Meet us at Qahwah House West Dearborn tonight at 6pm! See you there

Join TRU and MARP for an event on intercity transit: the bus-train connection. This event is on Saturday, April 18th at Dearborn Transit Center from 2 to 4pm. Photos on flyer include Indian Trail buses in the background, an Amtrak train during Winter, and the logos of TRU and MARP

Care about Amtrak or Intercity Bus? We have the event for you!

Join us and MARP at Dearborn Transit Center 4/18 for an event on intercity transit: the bus train connection. We'll see you there!

Details & RSVP at secure.everyaction.c...

Opinion: A connected Wayne County strengthens Southeast Michigan As Wayne County looks to an August vote to expand transit, SMART's top executive weighs in on the value of well-connected public transportation.

It is a practical step toward strengthening connections across communities so residents, workers, students, and employers can reach opportunity without unnecessary barriers.”

Read the full piece here:

The proposal on the August ballot ensures every community in Wayne County has access to reliable, coordinated transit, creating a system that reflects how people actually live and move.

The result is a system with gaps that make it harder for residents to reach jobs, education, health care and everyday destinations.

People do not live, work and shop in silos, yet our transit system often operates as if they do.

Today, some communities participate in regional transit service while others opt out.

Read an excerpt from Tiffany Gunter’s commentary piece for Crain’s: “Wayne County is home to 43 communities. Each has its own character, priorities and economic strengths. But our economy does not stop at city limits.

UPDATE: If you're joining us in Wyandotte tonight, we're meeting at the Little Pierogi and Crepe Shop, still in downtown Wyandotte. See you at 6!

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URGENT: Rally to Double DDOT funding Monday evening! This year, Mayor Sheffield is proposing a $29 million total budget increase for DDOT. This won’t get us all the way to “doubling DDOT” this year, but it’s a huge step in the right direction. But we need to remind City Council that the work doesn’t stop here. We need to keep our eyes on the prize - doubling DDOT by 2030 - and ensure we keep ramping up funding for DDOT in the years to come. Join us at 4pm at the Spirit of Detroit for a rally to Double DDOT! We’ll then head to the budget hearing at 5pm to tell Council: Don’t decrease funding for DDOT, keep growing our service!

URGENT: Join us tonight to Rally to Double DDOT!

Mayor Sheffield has proposed a $29M increase for DDOT! This is a win to celebrate, but let's remind council of the direction we need to go to Double DDOT service by 2030.

Join us at 4pm at the Spirit of Detroit!

Think SMART on Opening Day Free fares on Friday, April 3, all day

Next Friday, April 3rd, all SMART routes will be fare-free! Skip the parking hassle and ride FAST to the game ⚾️

FAST Woodward and FAST Michigan riders: Exit at Clifford (Grand Circus).
FAST Gratiot riders: Exit at Madison.

smartbus.org/About/News/think-smart-on-opening-day

Flyer for No Kings in Wayne County., featuring No Kings logo. caption says "Support no kings & canvass for Wayne Countywide transit with TRU. Detroit, Livonia, Canton, Wyandotte. 3/28. Be There."

3/28 is the third No Kings Day. We're calling on TRU members to join us. We'll be distributing flyers and signing up people who want to get involved with the Wayne countywide transit expansion campaign.

Show up TRU. We'll see you there. Sign up at docs.google.com/form...

Do you want better Amtrak and Indian Trails/Greyhound service in Michigan? Join us at our Cross-State Transit Committee tonight at 6pm!

Email Petra@DetroitTransit.org to join us!

Reminder, our Transit Tuesday Talk on Wayne Countywide transit expansion is tomorrow night! RSVP at www.detroittransit.org/march-2026-t...

19% of Americans live in rural areas, 47% of fatal crashes happen there. Public transit reduces fatal risk by 90%

Rural roads carry risks. Transit is a proven safety solution that can reduce your personal risk of car-related fatalities by up to 90%. Investing in and expanding public transit saves lives, strengthens rural communities, and keeps people safely connected.

BREAKING NEWS: The Wayne County Transit Authority just voted to approve ballot language for the Wayne County-wide transit proposal. This means the Wayne County-wide transit proposal will officially be on the ballot in August. If approved, Wayne County will have countywide transit for the first time in decades. We need to spread the word. FAST. Most voters don’t know about the proposal. Read below to learn more. Transportation Riders United logo at bottom.

BREAKING NEWS: The Wayne County Transit Authority just voted to approve ballot language for the Wayne County-wide transit proposal. This means Wayne County will officially vote on the plan in August.

Join us 3/24 to learn how you can help. www.detroittransit.o...

Public transit helps our aging neighbors stay independent

Whether it’s getting to a doctor’s appointment or the store for groceries, public transit provides a critical service in rural Michigan to help our aging rural residents stay in their homes.

Imagine getting to any town in Wayne Co. via bus. That could happen!

Join TRU, SMART, and Wayne County for a Transit Tuesday Talk on the countywide proposal, to be voted on in August. This will be at Westland City Hall on 3/24. Virtual option also.

www.detroittransit.o...

4. Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks at 517-373-1801
5. House Speaker Matt Hall at 517-373-1784

We're counting on you to support the 100 transit advocates, workers, riders, and agency leaders in Lansing today. Let's get better transit for MI!

Today is transit action day. Please, take 5 minutes to call your electeds to support public transit:

1. Your state representative www.house.mi.gov/#fi...
2. Your state senator senate.michigan.gov/...
3. The Governor’s office at 517-335-7858

Sheffield proposes Detroit 2027 budget with DDOT boost, tax cut Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday, March 9 proposed the 2027 fiscal year budget, her first as the city's mayor.

We're delighted that Mayor Sheffield's proposed budget has a major boost in DDOT transit funding, as well as committing to fare-free, year-round transit for Detroit K-12 students!

Better transit is essential for the City and its residents to rise higher

See you this evening in Livonia! 5pm!

Photo of Jerina Cleveland, titled "What's a fun fact about you?" Body: I’m a first-time grandmother to a 14-month-old granddaughter — and she’s already teaching me a lot about patience and joy.

Give us a fun fact about you!
I’m a first-time grandmother to a 14-month-old granddaughter — and she’s already teaching me a lot about patience and joy.

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Photo of DDOT Grand River bus, titled "What is your favorite bus route?" Body: The Grand River bus (DDOT 3). Wherever I ended up along the line, I always knew I could get home on the Grand River bus.

What's your favorite transit route?
The Grand River bus. Wherever I ended up along the line, I always knew I could get home on the Grand River bus.