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On August 4th, Wayne county will vote on expanded public transit. We're educating about the election, and what's at stake. Let's Connect Wayne County! 🚌 🚐

 Wayne County, MI
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Want to get involved or learn more? Head to our website! connectwaynecounty.org/

Let’s Connect Wayne County

Let’s Connect Wayne County Wayne County voters approved the Wayne County Transportation Millage, voting 67% in favor. Stay involved with our work around

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"Lack of adequate public transit is the biggest problem holding me back from greater community involvement. Nankin Transit is a great service, but it alone does not provide the transportation I need to be engaged in the community." - Canton Resident VoteTransit.org
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"I just want the people in our community, the differently abled community, to have the same rights and access that other people do." - Kim Snider, Livonia Resident August 4, Wayne County votes on public transit. Learn more at VoteTransit.org.
Quote by Kim Snider, Livonia Resident: "I just want the people in our community, the differently abled community, to have the same rights and access that other people do." Photo of Kim Snider, a middle aged woman in a wheelchair. Connect Wayne County logo in the bottom right.

ALT Quote by Kim Snider, Livonia Resident: "I just want the people in our community, the differently abled community, to have the same rights and access that other people do." Photo of Kim Snider, a middle aged woman in a wheelchair. Connect Wayne County logo in the bottom right.

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"Too many seniors and people with disabilities have not been able to meet their transit needs. With the proposed enhancements of the millage, they will better fulfill their needs" - Ronald Taylor, President & CEO Detroit Area Agency on Aging 8/4, Wayne Co. Votes on Transit.
Quote by Ronald Taylor, President & CEO of Detroit Area Agency on Aging: "Too many seniors and people living with disabilities have not been able to meet their public transportation needs. With the proposed enhancements of the millage, they will better fulfill their needs". Connect Wayne County logo in bottom right.

ALT Quote by Ronald Taylor, President & CEO of Detroit Area Agency on Aging: "Too many seniors and people living with disabilities have not been able to meet their public transportation needs. With the proposed enhancements of the millage, they will better fulfill their needs". Connect Wayne County logo in bottom right.

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Early voting is NOW OPEN. As required by Michigan state law, each community will have early, in-person voting available from today to August 2nd. Want to know where the polling location is in your community? Check out where you can vote on our website. connectwaynecounty.org/voter…

Voter Information - Connect Wayne County

Your Vote Builds Wayne County's Future Voter Info Learn more about voting July 25th: Early In-Person Voting Begins August 2nd: Last Day of Early In-Person

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"Without access to reliable transportation, students may lose the opportunity to achieve their educational goals and pursue their dreams." - Laurie Kattuah-Snyder, Chief Student Services Officer, Schoolcraft College August 4, Wayne County votes on transit votetransit.org
Quote by Laurie Kattuah-Snyder, Chief Student Services Officer at Schoolcraft College: "Without access to reliable transportation, students may lose the opportunity to achieve their educational goals and pursue their dreams". Connect Wayne County logo in the bottom right.

ALT Quote by Laurie Kattuah-Snyder, Chief Student Services Officer at Schoolcraft College: "Without access to reliable transportation, students may lose the opportunity to achieve their educational goals and pursue their dreams". Connect Wayne County logo in the bottom right.

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"When you’re going to hire more prospective employees, easy transportation is a plus." - Terry Wagner, Heritage Logo Works, Livonia When you can't get around, you are isolated from opportunity. Learn more about what the transit millage means at ConnectWayneCounty.org.
"When you’re going to hire more prospective employees, easy transportation is a plus." - Terry Wagner, Owner of Heritage Logo Works, Livonia

ALT "When you’re going to hire more prospective employees, easy transportation is a plus." - Terry Wagner, Owner of Heritage Logo Works, Livonia

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When you can't get around, you don't have opportunity. Connecting communities with public transit means connecting families to work, jobs, services, and one another. Learn more about what expanded transit could do in Wayne County at ConnectWayneCounty.org.
"From what we see in our work every day helping families move from crisis to stability and from stability to prosperity, we know that reliable transportation is not a luxury: it is a necessary ingredient for thriving families and strong communities" - Dr. Darienne Hudson President and CEO, United Way for Southeastern Michigan Photo of Darienne Hudson attached

ALT "From what we see in our work every day helping families move from crisis to stability and from stability to prosperity, we know that reliable transportation is not a luxury: it is a necessary ingredient for thriving families and strong communities" - Dr. Darienne Hudson President and CEO, United Way for Southeastern Michigan Photo of Darienne Hudson attached

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Did you know? The Wayne County transit proposal would cost the average Detroit homeowner under $4 per month. That's less than a coney at either Lafayette or American!
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Thanks so much to everyone who came out to table and canvass with us this past weekend in Detroit, Canton, Plymouth, Livonia and Grosse Pointe! With only a month until the Wayne County transit vote, we need to go all out to spread the word. Sign up to help below!
Group of TRU volunteers posing for a photo in a post office

ALT Group of TRU volunteers posing for a photo in a post office

TRU volunteer at a TRU table on a busy street

ALT TRU volunteer at a TRU table on a busy street

TRU members posing for a selfie in "Fund public transit" t-shirts

ALT TRU members posing for a selfie in "Fund public transit" t-shirts

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“Countywide transit is crucial for students and their families to ensure equitable connection to education and the rest of their community." - Ali Iqbal, Brownstown resident & WSU Student Public transit expansion connects students to opportunity and family.
Countywide transit is crucial for students and their families to ensure equitable connection to education and the rest of their community. Quote by Ali Iqbal, Brownstown resident and WSU student.

ALT Countywide transit is crucial for students and their families to ensure equitable connection to education and the rest of their community. Quote by Ali Iqbal, Brownstown resident and WSU student.

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Did you know Oakland and Macomb already have countywide public transit? Countywide transit means extended bus routes in major suburbs, single seat paratransit rides 10 miles away, regardless of city boundaries, and rural dial-a-ride service. Learn more ConnectWayneCounty.org
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Transit expansion in Wayne Co. means new connections. If countywide transit expansion passes, riders will have new connections several suburban job centers, neighborhoods, pharmacies, grocery stores, and downtowns. Learn more and get involved at ConnectWayneCounty.org!
New and Extended Bus Routes! With countywide expansion, major commercial corridors across Wayne County will have new bus routes and several existing routes will be extended through suburban communites, connecting workers with jobs and shoppers to local businesses. Image of a 462 FAST Woodward SMART bus, with a yellow fade and Connect Wayne County logo

ALT New and Extended Bus Routes! With countywide expansion, major commercial corridors across Wayne County will have new bus routes and several existing routes will be extended through suburban communites, connecting workers with jobs and shoppers to local businesses. Image of a 462 FAST Woodward SMART bus, with a yellow fade and Connect Wayne County logo

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"Who wants to be driven, when they’re 49 years old, by their mother to late night activities with friends or picked up from work" - Kim Sneider, Livonia Resident. Liv&Go doesn't let her get out after 6pm, or outside of Livonia. Excellent coverage from @BridgeDet313 . Read below!
BridgeDetroit@BridgeDet313May 27
Wayne County transit millage explained: what it is, how much it costs bit.ly/4uwaU2v

Wayne County transit millage explained: what it is, how much it costs

The Free Press recently spoke with officials from Wayne County, SMART and the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) about the proposed millage and how it will affect residents and taxpayers....

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If you want people like Kim to be able to get around, help us spread the word on the August 4th transit vote for transit in ALL of Wayne County! connectwaynecounty.org/

Let’s Connect Wayne County

Let’s Connect Wayne County Wayne County voters approved the Wayne County Transportation Millage, voting 67% in favor. Stay involved with our work around

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Connect Wayne County retweeted
Amy Hemmeter@AmyHemmeterMay 27
This is a super important point that I don't think most people know - if the millage doesn't pass, SMART won't be able to operate in Wayne County
BridgeDetroit@BridgeDet313May 27
Wayne County transit millage explained: what it is, how much it costs bit.ly/4uwaU2v

Wayne County transit millage explained: what it is, how much it costs

The Free Press recently spoke with officials from Wayne County, SMART and the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) about the proposed millage and how it will affect residents and taxpayers....

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Connect Wayne County retweeted
Amy Hemmeter@AmyHemmeterMay 22
The Connect Wayne County website is up! And an excellent website it is, especially the resources page featuring a beautiful photo of one Mr. @sminty_fresh
Connect Wayne County@ConnectWayneCoMay 20
Introducing: Connect Wayne County! Learn more about county-wide expansion in Wayne County and how you can get involved through the link in our bio! #ConnectWayneCounty #DetroitTransit
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Click the link in our bio to learn more about how county-wide expansion creates better connections that benefit everyone!
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Introducing: Connect Wayne County! Learn more about county-wide expansion in Wayne County and how you can get involved through the link in our bio! #ConnectWayneCounty #DetroitTransit
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