Talking Headways Podcast: Where’s My Bus? When Will It Arrive?

This week, we’re joined by Jonny Simkin, co-founder and CEO of Swiftly. Simkin talks about what his company does to crunch data at transit agencies and the impacts they’ve had on transit agencies outlook on service. He also chats about potential futures for mobility as a service and data privacy.

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Talking Headways Podcast: Remixing the Future of Transit Planning

By Jeff Wood |
This week I’m joined by Tiffany Chu, co-founder of the transit planning software firm Remix, which helps agencies quickly assess the impact of potential changes in service. Tiffany discusses the response the company has received from the transit industry and what got it started. We also talk about the possible policy implications of Remix, as […]

New Survey: 84% of Transit Agencies Facing Fare Hikes, Service Cuts

By Elana Schor |
Budget shortfalls exacerbated by the lingering recession have forced 84 percent of local transit agencies to hike fares, cut service, or begin considering one or both of those options since the beginning of 2009, according to a report released today by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). (Chart: APTA) APTA’s bleak survey reflects data from […]

Talking Headways Podcast: The Essential Link Between Transit and Land Use

By Jeff Wood |
Think land use is none of a transit agency’s business? Think again. Transit routes serving sprawled-out areas draw fewer riders and cost more to operate than routes serving compact, walkable development. This week, Brian McMahon and GB Arrington join me to talk about our excellent new report, Linking Transit Agencies and Land Use Decision Making. This is a […]