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SORRIEST BUS STOPS 2021: Chicago vs. Orinda
Pretty much every sorry stop in this contest puts the squeeze on its riders — but these two Atrocious Eight contenders really put their passengers between a rock and a hard place.
April 5, 2021
SORRIEST BUS STOPS: Narberth vs. Pittsburgh
Today, we're pitting our two surviving contenders from PA against each other, and calling on every transit agency in the Quaker State (and yours) to be a better friend to its riders.
April 1, 2021
SORRIEST BUS STOPS QUARTERFINALS: Queens vs. Québec City
We're continuing on our quest to find which questionable bust stop qualifies for the title of worst in North America, starting with the battle of Queens vs. Quebec City.
March 31, 2021
SORRIEST BUS STOPS 2021: Homeland, Calif. vs. Staten Island, N.Y.
Today, we're exploring how illumination impacts the American transit experience, and challenging agencies to stop leaving the public in the dark about how to request a better bus stop.
March 29, 2021
SORRIEST BUS STOPS 2021: Albuquerque vs. Denver
Just for fun, today we're taking a look at two waiting areas where riders are forced to contend with some truly laughable dangers — but we're willing to bet there are even weirder safety concerns at bus stops across America.
March 25, 2021
SORRIEST BUS STOP 2021: Boise vs. Orinda
Today, we’re looking at two cities that made an effort to connect their local bike and bus networks (yay!) but neglected to give transit commuters anywhere to stand besides directly in the designated path of a cyclist (boo.)
March 24, 2021
SORRIEST BUS STOPS 2021: Chicago vs. Waltham
Here are two really really bad bus stops. Please vote.
March 23, 2021
SORRIEST BUS STOPS 2021: Pittsburgh vs. Littleton
Life is a highway — but if you're trying to catch the bus on the side of one of these high-speed roads, you could end up dead.
March 22, 2021
SORRIEST BUS STOPS 2021: Trenton vs. Narberth
We have two of the sorriest bus stops we've ever seen for you today. Polls are open!
March 19, 2021
SORRIEST BUS STOPS 2021: Dude, Where’s My Bus Stop?
For our second match-up in the Subpar 16, we're focusing on bad bus stops that you have to really squint to find — if they've even got a sign to spot at all.
March 18, 2021
