For 25 years, Detroiters have come together to fight for more and better public transit under the banner of Transportation Riders United.
Join decades of TRU members, allies, and champions to
celebrate how far Detroit transit has come, and to see what the next 25
years will hold.
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.
Latest Updates
Meet TRUs Summer Intern Team!
July 10, 2025
Transit Campaign Lessons From Zohran Mamdani
July 8, 2025
Detroit City Elections Candidate Questionnaire
July 3, 2025
July Transit Tuesday Talk: Ann Arbor
July 2, 2025
Tickets Now Available: TRU’s 25th Anniversary Gala!
June 26, 2025
New Report: MDOT Needs to “Fix It First”
June 17, 2025
Transportation Civic Academy Returns
June 12, 2025
Rep. Morgan: Boost Sales Tax Revenue for Transit
June 9, 2025
DDOT and People Mover Transit Tuesday Talk
June 6, 2025
Transit Tuesday Talk: Multimodal Transit Recap
May 23, 2025

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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“I love public transportation, […] it allows me independence.” I love public transportation. I started riding the bus when my mom got a job that meant she couldn’t pick me up from high school anymore. One time I took an ...
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