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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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....

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

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.

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

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

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...

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?

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

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

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.

Detroit's building a new roadmap for it's future. Give your input and learn more at our October Transit Talk Tuesday, featuring Plan Detroit! @cityofdetroit.bsky.social www.detroittransit.o...

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!

The Tunnel Bus Lives! The Linq officially started service on Monday. It runs every hour, 6am - 11pm (8am-7pm on Sunday), and costs $15. Stops in Detroit are at the old Tunnel Bus stops at Washington & Jeff, Cass & Michigan, and the Tunnel Plaza.

🚍 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

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. www.detroittransit.o...

Michigan's 2026 budget is out... and transit is one of the biggest winners! We secured over $160M in transit investment with the help of our allies. Thanks to everyone who made that possible over 9 hard months of advocacy. See the breakdown at www.detroittransit.org/fy26-mi-budg...

We just realized the People Mover study is having a meeting tonight! If you get a chance, join them this evening. If you can't, fill out their study form at www.thepeoplemover.com/study

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.

The current road funding deal is $1.5 billion, and 3% of that is for transit. We're fighting to get the full 10% allowed, to save us from future cuts. Please, call your state senator by Wednesday! www.detroittransit.org/act-now-to-d... #DetroitTransit

Tonight's the night for TRU's 25th Gala! We can't wait to see you there. Details at www.detroittransit.o...

Last week, Dan Gilbert said the next mayor, and next governor, should put top priority on transit. We agree Dan! Let's see our leaders next year commit to major improvements to Michigan's transit system.

Detroit's building a new roadmap for it's future. Give your input and learn more at our October Transit Talk Tuesday, featuring Plan Detroit! @cityofdetroit.bsky.social www.detroittransit.o...

A recent survey shows top challenges Detroiters want new mayor to address, including transportation up there at 14% of respondents saying it's one of the top challenges for their neighborhood.

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? @misenate.bsky.social

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? @senkevinhertel.bsky.social @verostaterep10.bsky.social

Thanks to Detroit People Mover for supporting our 25th Gala as a Regional 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...

Our 25th Anniversary Gala is just over a week away! Here's some quick, last minute info to know.

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!

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? @vklinefelt.bsky.social @verostaterep10.bsky.social

Celebrate 25 years of transportation advocacy ~in style~ We're dropping an official 25th Anniversary Merch Line, limited until the Gala! Check it out at www.bonfire.com/stor.... And stay tuned for some other Detroit Transit merch. Let me (Petra) know what you want below!

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...

Some Michigan Amtrak service will be suspended next week, as crews deconstruct coal towers in Michigan City and Augusta. See the news below for service changes on the Wolverine and Blue Water from Sep 15-19th. Next time, MDOT should give more heads up....

TRU is honored to have many guests at our 25th Anniversary Gala, including @jasonmorganmi.bsky.social, Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chair Dave Woodward, and Wayne County Exec. Warren Evans. Get your ticket at www.detroittransit.o..., and let us know if you'll be there!

Higher bus fares in Saginaw. Reduced service in Jackson. Transit systems across Michigan are struggling, and need support. Can you take two minutes to email your state leaders, urging them to make transit a priority in the state budget? www.detroittransit.o...

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. 🧵

TRU needs you! We'll be calling potential gala attendees to ensure we celebrate 25 years of transit advocacy with as many of our transit family and friends as we can! We have one Monday evening in Detroit, and one Thursday evening online. Register below secure.everyaction.com/PtBjMPDnJkuu...

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...