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The Brake: Where Do Great Bus Stops Come From — And How Do We Get More Of Them?
The United States have a lot more sorry stops than good ones — and to understand how these wonderful waiting areas bucked the trend, we brought in an expert for some game-time commentary.
April 12, 2022
America’s Best Bus Stops Round 1: Bus Stop Behemoths
As we continue our quest to find America's best bus stop, we thought we'd bend the rules just a bit and take a look at bus stations — some of which serve a few other types of transit, too.
March 18, 2022
These Aren’t America’s Best Bus Stops … But We Still Love Them
You still have a little time to submit your nomination for our America's Best Bus Stops contest — and we've got a little last-minute inspiration for you.
March 14, 2022
Talking Headways Podcast: A Grassroots Bus-Network Redesign
This week we feature a chat between Carlos Cruz-Casas, assistant director of Miami Dade County's Department of Transportation and Public Works, and Grace Perdomo, executive director of Miami's Transit Alliance, about the Better Bus Project, an advocacy-led, community-driven redesign of the Miami-Dade bus network.
February 3, 2022
Opinion: The Bus Driver Shortage is an Emergency
Many US transit agencies are looking at devastating service cuts due to a shortage of bus drivers. And there's something simple but powerful that sustainable transportation advocates can do about it.
December 15, 2021
Massive $73B Bill Would Finally Boost E-Buses
A new bill would give (almost) the same amount of funding to transit agencies to electrify nation’s bus fleet as President Biden promised to private drivers to electrify their cars.
May 6, 2021
Opinion: Why Curbside Bus Lanes Aren’t Great
As a bus advocate, I can tell you that street-side bus lanes need to be better.
March 18, 2021
SORRIEST BUS STOPS 2021: A First-Round Matchup of Underwhelming Urban Stations
Our first first-round matchup pits terrible bus stops in Philadelphia and Quebec City. Remember to vote!
March 17, 2021
Believe It Or Not, These Aren’t Even the Sorriest Bus Stops in America
On Wednesday, we'll begin our annual contest to find the worst bus stop in America. Here are the dishonorable mentions.
March 16, 2021
Send Us Your Nominees for the Sorriest Bus Stop!
It's the return of our beloved contest — inspired by the NCAA's March Madness bracket!
March 8, 2021
