Buses
Basics
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
‘Sorry’ Bus Stop Gets an Upgrade
It's still no beauty, but Suffolk County's appearance in the Elite Eight of our annual "Sorry Bus Stop" contest inspired local officials into action. You're welcome, Islip.
December 14, 2018
Why Are We Still Waiting for Electric Buses?
In China, fleets of super-efficient electric buses roam cities. In the U.S. we're just getting started.
December 7, 2018
Portland Will Grow — But Without Adding Cars
The city plans to add 2 percent of street space in the central city for bus and bike lanes, increasing carrying capacity 60 percent.
November 16, 2018
Cincinnati Bus Riders Finally Get A Lane of their Own
Cincinnati is piloting a dedicated bus lane on Main Street during rush hour. The move promises speedier service to 11,000 riders.
November 5, 2018
D.C.-Area Bus System Is So Bad It Hurts Local Economy
WMATA needs a bus system redesign, dedicated bus lanes, other fixes, a new report from business leaders says.
October 11, 2018
How Can Transit Agencies Get Bus Stops Right?
Most agencies have neglected this critical piece of transit infrastructure. But TransitCenter explains what the best agencies do right.
October 9, 2018
Bus Lane Enforcement Cameras Are Better Than Cops: Report
Bus lanes are useless if constantly impinged on by traffic. Here's how to fix the problem.
October 5, 2018
Why We Need a Bus Shelter at Every Stop
It's not okay to make elderly people with arthritis wait in the rain and mud. We estimate we could install a bus shelter at every stop in America for between $2.8 and $5.2 billion.
October 1, 2018
