Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Suburbia

Gov. Murphy is working with NJ Transit to develop housing and retail on underutilized properties near rail stations in Trenton and other major cities.

New Jersey Hopes To Reverse Sprawl

By Aaron Short | Oct 4, 2019 | 3 Comments

To paraphrase former Gov. Tom Kean: New Jersey and TOD — perfect together.

Transportation officials are looking to boost service and capacity on commuter rail lines to meet the demands of the 21st century gig economy. Image: Mark Norman Francis

Commuter Rail’s Potential Is Untapped

By Aaron Short | Sep 26, 2019 | 9 Comments

Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia have suburban rail systems that serve only 2 to 6 percent of commuters — but better and more-frequent service could appeal to people who are currently forced to use a car.

This Atlanta bus speaks for riders — but not necessarily for Georgia lawmakers or suburban county leaders.

Atlanta’s Transit Flaws Are State’s Fault

By Aaron Short | Sep 25, 2019 | 3 Comments

Atlanta is set to spend more than half a billion dollars to build a 22-mile light rail line — but the vital public infrastructure won't likely be done until 2050 because the city isn't getting state or federal funding. And that's the problem.

Milwaukee could be forced to eliminate 16 bus routes next year if it doesn't come up with $5.9 million in funding.

Milwaukee’s Transit Service in Crisis as Leaders Bicker

By Aaron Short | Aug 13, 2019 | 6 Comments

The Wisconsin city may cut 16 bus routes serving vulnerable residents if it can't dig up $5.9 million.

Sprawl is nearly over in Boston, one of the most pedestrian-friendly cities in America.

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Walkable Areas Swiping Residents From Suburbs

By Aaron Short | Jul 9, 2019 | 7 Comments

"Walkable" neighborhoods are booming — and reclaiming residents and businesses from the suburbs.

Los Angeles is struggling to keep riders and attract new passengers to its bus system.

Death Spiral: Riders Fleeing LA Buses

By Aaron Short | Jul 5, 2019 | 18 Comments

Los Angeles’s buses are losing so many riders you’d think they were filming a remake of “Speed.” Ridership on Los Angeles County buses plummeted 25 percent over the past decade as the region’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority lost about 95 million trips, according to the Los Angeles Times. It’s the steepest decline among major transit systems […]

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