RTA May Newsletter

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RTA NEXT STEPS
In This Issue: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month |TRANSIT HERO | NEW BOARD MEMBER!!!

The month of May we will be discussing Next Steps from the RTA Regional Master Transit Plan.

Implementing Strategies - RTA will work with Southeast Michigan's transit providers, communities, counties, and other partners to complete actions that can lead to improvements in the short-term, while working toward longer-term actions.
Funding Public Transit- ADVANCE 2021 was developed without a defined budget in order to set a strategic agenda for the future of transit that guides Southeast Michigan toward RTA's vision and goals
- Existing Funding Sources- The majority of this funding is supporting the region's transit providers as they work to update service levels to meet changing needs and keep riders and staff safe. RTA set aside ARP funding to advance regional projects.
- Potential Future Revenue- The region will need to identify sustainable long-term funding to implement new and expanded services, and capital improvements. A potential path toward a successful ballot initiative is outlined in the master plan.
Achieving RTA's Vision - a region with sufficient and stable funding to support improved public transit options that will advance equity by increasing accessibility; satisfy the integrated mobility needs of Southeast Michigan communities; and promote livable, healthy, and sustainable growth

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

DID YOU KNOW?

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.

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TRANSIT HERO

T. Bella Dinh-Zarr
T. Bella Dinh-Zarr has focused on promoting safe and sustainable transportation both within the United States and across the globe. Dinh-Zarr began her life’s journey in Vietnam. She served as the FIA Foundation’s director of road safety and U.S. director of the “Make Roads Safe” initiative from 2006 to 2014, and then worked as that organization’s U.S. director and United Nations representative in 2014-15

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D2A2 - Detroit to Ann Arbor

Warmer weather means more events in Michigan!!

What's a better way to get from Ann Arbor to Detroit, than D2A2? Check out some of the events happening in Ann Arbor/ Detroit and travel via D2A2.

Events in Ann Arbor
GARY GULMAN: BORN ON 3RD BASE | May 11, 2022
24KGOLDN: BETTER LATE THAN NEVER TOUR | May 13, 2022
HURON RIVER DAY FESTIVAL | May 15, 2022
Third Place [Music Fest] | May 25, 2022

Events in Detroit
Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics | Wed May 11, 2022
Night of Knockouts XXI - Live Professional Boxing | Fri May 13, 2022
Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles | May 14
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians | Thu May 26, 2022
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians | Fri May 27, 2022
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians | Sat May 28, 2022
The Comedy Explosion | Sat May 28, 2022
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians | Sun May 29, 2022
Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins | Mon May 30, 2022

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NEW BOARD MEMBER!!!

Our newest board member. Jeannette is a Union Electrician (IBEW) Political Director/Registrar, she loves being on the ground level of projects allowing her to ask the questions about the impact on workers, and responsibility of providing value to the region.

Why are you passionate about transit?
Transit provides a quality of life. We deserve a transit system that allows residents to get to work, school, and enjoying events. Mobility is vital for a productive society. - Jeannette
What would you like others to know about transit?
When we support transit, we are supporting each other. - Jeannette

CALNEDAR UPDATES

Board of Directors Meeting | Thu, May 19, 1pm – 4pm

To minimize the continued airborne transmission of COVID-19and maximize guidelines for meetings to allow for safe public access and participation to meetings during the rapidly changing COVID-19 environment, the RTA encourages the public to participate remotely.