Building a Better Detroit Through Better Public Transit
TRU advocates for a seamless transit network that connects our communities to empower riders, create vibrant neighborhoods, and help Michigan thrive.
Join us at the State of Transit 2026.
This annual event is often the biggest transit night of the year, bringing together transit agency leaders, public officials, bus riders, partner groups, transit workers, news media, TRU members, and many others who want great transit throughout the metro Detroit region.
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Who We Are
TRU believes everyone should be able to get where they need to go.
Transportation Riders United (TRU) is your voice for accessible, reliable, and affordable public transit in the greater Detroit region. Since 1999, we’ve been fighting to make sure everyone has the freedom to get where they need to go – to work, school, healthcare, and more.
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Latest Updates
Get Your Ticket for the State of Transit 2026!
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2025 Year in Review
Transit Voices: Deanne Austin, by Planet Detroit
New TRU Merch Available Now!
TRU joins Mayor-elect Sheffield’s transition team!
Reconnecting Michigan: A Vision for Cross-State Transit & TTT Recap
SMART Readies 2026 Service Changes
Now Recruiting for TRU’s Board of Directors!
Victory: DDOT Drivers Ratify Big Pay Boost
November Transit Tuesday Talk: Cross State Transit
Downriver Bus Hub at Risk – Keep the Southland Bus Stop Open!
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