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How Transit Could Finally Reach Every Corner of Wayne County

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Daily Detroit
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Jul 28, 2026
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Summary

In this episode, I sit down with Transportation Riders United executive director Megan Owens to unpack Wayne County's transit millage and what it could mean for riders in Detroit and the suburbs. We get into how countywide service could end "opt‑out" communities, bring buses and microtransit to places like Livonia, Canton and Plymouth, and better connect rural townships to trunk lines. I also talk with Megan about a new $25 million BUILD grant for Gratiot, Macomb County's renewal interest in SMART, and how to actually find the transit question at the bottom of your ballot. More on TRU: https://www.detroittransit.org/ Our studio open house on Saturday, August 15: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995592904096?aff=oddtdtcreator Make sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get shows.