Transportation Riders United (TRU) (@detroittransit) 's Twitter Profile
Transportation Riders United (TRU)

@detroittransit

Posts of Transportation Riders United, a nonprofit advocating more and better public transit and other affordable clean mobility throughout Greater Detroit

ID: 66788359

linkhttps://www.detroittransit.org/ calendar_today18-08-2009 20:19:20

12,12K Tweet

3,3K Followers

898 Following

City of Detroit (@cityofdetroit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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. Members of ATU Local 26 have ratified a new contract that, pending City Council

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.

Members of ATU Local 26 have ratified a new contract that, pending City Council
Transportation Riders United (TRU) (@detroittransit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hear from TRU member Robert about the importance of saving the Southland Center bus stop and the connections it provides for the community. Join us in urging mall management to reconsider its decision. Click the link in our bio to sign the petition and contact mall management.

Transportation Riders United (TRU) (@detroittransit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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 detroittransit.org/board-recruitm… #DetroitTransit #TRU

Transportation Riders United (TRU) (@detroittransit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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 detroittransit.org/giving-thanks-…

Transportation Riders United (TRU) (@detroittransit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This week the RTA announced a new partnership with Transit App to bring the Transit Royale experience to residents of southeast MI for free. users are able to see schedules, real time updates and pay their fare in the app for DDOT, SMART, QLINE, Detroit People Mover and The Ride.

Transportation Riders United (TRU) (@detroittransit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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 detroittransit.org/sheffield-tran…

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 detroittransit.org/sheffield-tran…
Transportation Riders United (TRU) (@detroittransit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Want to learn more about cross-state transit in Michigan? Head to our website for a full recap of November’s Transit Tuesday talk on cross-state transit and read TRU’s latest report “Reconnecting Michigan: A Vision for Cross-State Transit.” #DetroitTransit

Transportation Riders United (TRU) (@detroittransit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Why do you support TRU? This #givingtuesday help support TRU in its mission to bring more and better public transit throughout the metro Detroit region! Click the link in our bio to learn more and make a donation. #DetroitTransit

Transportation Riders United (TRU) (@detroittransit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

TRU members and volunteers! Celebrate the holidays & appreciate our volunteers with us at our holiday party! Celebrate this year's transit wins and the people that helped make them happen with us. RSVP by 12/9 at: secure.everyaction.com/BhkkATcLwkOegp… #DetroitTransit

Planet Detroit (@planetdetroit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ICYMI: Without reliable transportation, Detroiters in need of regular medical care struggle to get to hospitals, clinics or pharmacies. planetdetroit.org/2025/11/detroi…

ICYMI: Without reliable transportation, Detroiters in need of regular medical care struggle to get to hospitals, clinics or pharmacies. planetdetroit.org/2025/11/detroi…
Transportation Riders United (TRU) (@detroittransit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Why does transit matter to you? Please consider including TRU in your year-end giving to fight for better transit! This year, all donations up to $25,000 will be matched thanks to a generous gift from TRU’s founders, the Hands family! Learn more through the link in our bio.

Why does transit matter to you? Please consider including TRU in your year-end giving to fight for  better transit! This year, all donations up to $25,000 will be matched thanks to a generous gift from TRU’s founders, the Hands family! Learn more through the link in our bio.
Transportation Riders United (TRU) (@detroittransit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Don't forget to apply for our board by the 15th! We'll have an info session tomorrow at 5:30pm as well if you want to learn more. See you there!