Studies & Reports
Basics
Why Transit Agencies Should Woo “Bohemian Boomers” and “Metro Moms”
A new national survey released today by TransitCenter seeks to understand not just the who, but also the why, of Americans' increasing transit use. The survey found that Americans' feelings towards transit and cities vary considerably by age, personal values, and whether transit provides a feasible travel option in their neighborhoods. Factors that don't have much of an effect on transit use include having children at home, education level, having very high incomes, and the region of the country people inhabit.
September 18, 2014
America’s Progress on Street Safety Is Pathetic
A new report from the International Transport Forum shows America is only falling farther behind all of its peer nations on street safety [PDF].
August 20, 2014
Removing Center Lines Reduced Speeding on London Streets
On some streets, getting drivers to stop speeding might be as easy as eliminating a few stripes. That's the finding from a new study from Transport for London [PDF].
August 15, 2014
The Secrets of Successful Transit Projects — Revealed!
All across America, cities are investing in new transit lines. Which of these routes will make the biggest impact by attracting large numbers of new riders? A landmark report from a team of researchers with the University of California at Berkeley identifies the factors that set successful transit investments apart from the rest.
July 10, 2014
Protected Bike Lanes Make the “Interested But Concerned” Feel Safer Biking
If you like painted bike lanes, you'll probably love protected bike lanes.
June 5, 2014
Get Ready for a Landmark Study of America’s Protected Bike Lanes
Michael Andersen blogs for The Green Lane Project, a PeopleForBikes program that helps U.S. cities build better bike lanes to create low-stress streets.
June 2, 2014
8 Takeaways From the Bike League’s Study of Cyclist Fatalities
When someone is killed while riding a bike in the United States, the most follow-up you'll usually see is a newspaper article or two. There's rarely a trial or a detailed examination of what went wrong.
May 22, 2014
State DOTs Let Roads Fall Apart While Splurging on Highway Expansion
Even though 33 percent of its roads are in "poor" condition, West Virginia spends about 73 percent of its road budget building new roads and adding lanes. Mississippi spends 97 percent of its road money on expansion. Texas, 82 percent.
March 12, 2014
“Really, Dude? Opposition Is So 70s”: Local Officials Talk Bike Policy
Carolyn Szczepanski is the Bike League's communications director. A version of this post was originally published on the Bike League Blog.
March 7, 2014
Study: All Across America, Car Commuting Is Dropping
U.S. PIRG and the Frontier Group are on a mission to explore the downward trend in driving. In a series of reports, they point to evidence that it isn’t just a temporary blip, but a long-term shift in how Americans get around. Today, the two organizations released a new report, “Transportation in Transition: A Look at Changing Travel Patterns in America’s Biggest Cities,” which shows that these changes are happening in regions all over the country.
December 4, 2013