Buses
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Detroit Bus Shelters Aren’t Where You Need ‘Em
Bus shelters didn't match up with high-ridership stops. Just moving them around could have a big impact on access.
June 19, 2019
Ohio’s Poor Face Nightmarish Commutes
Being poor anywhere is hard — but in Ohio, a lack of transit forces families to choose between housing they can't afford and long, exhausting commutes keeping them from their loved ones, a new study reveals.
June 17, 2019
The Magic of Red Painted Bus Lanes
More cities should be using this inexpensive and effective tool to speed bus service already.
June 7, 2019
Chambers of Commerce Come Around to Transit
City business groups are forming a coalition to urge Congress and the president to fund transportation projects.
May 21, 2019
Study: Better Transit Helps Latinos Live Healthier Lives
Two dynamics are at work for Latinos — and both have negative effects.
May 21, 2019
More Transit Agencies Allow Open Strollers on Buses
Making transit more family friendly is not just the right thing to do, it helps people reduce car trips throughout their life.
May 17, 2019
Op-Ed: A Lesson from Israel on How to Double Bus Ridership in U.S. Cities
What can U.S. cities learn from Herzliya’s unexpected success at significantly increasing bus ridership?
April 29, 2019
Finally, a Commercial for Buses that Delivers
Go Transit's ad employs all the well-worn cliches from car commercials in favor of the humble, lovable bus.
March 20, 2019
Want to Grow Transit Ridership? Improve Bus Service
The weakest link is often bus service, but improving it holds the key to maintaining ridership.
March 4, 2019