For 25 years, Detroiters have come together to fight for more and better public transit under the banner of Transportation Riders United.
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celebrate how far Detroit transit has come, and to see what the next 25
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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.

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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Transit Voices: Tonya Chesterfield, by Bridge Detroit
August 21, 2025
Support Countywide Transit Investment in Wayne County!
August 4, 2025
TRU Applauds Appointment of Tiffany Gunter as SMART CEO
July 31, 2025
Meet TRU’s Summer Intern Team!
July 10, 2025
Transit Campaign Lessons From Zohran Mamdani
July 8, 2025
Vote for Detroiters who Support Transit!
July 3, 2025
Tickets Now Available: TRU’s 25th Anniversary Gala!
June 26, 2025
New Report: MDOT Needs to “Fix It First”
June 17, 2025
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Transit Voices: Tonya Chesterfield, by Bridge Detroit
In Detroit, transportation isn’t a privilege – it’s a necessity for basic living. For Tonya Christerfield, it’s a lifeline to her loved ones. She utilizes DDOT’s paratransit service, which just recently began same day pickups in June. “It’s more comfortable ...
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