Transit
Basics
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
‘Elitist’ Duke Kills Rail Project That Durham Spent 10 Years Planning
City Council members call Duke University top brass elitist for killing a project the community spent 10 years planning and voted to support.
February 28, 2019
Duke Climate Scientist Criticizes the University’s Light Rail Obstructionism
Duke University's objections might sink a $3.3-billion light rail plan for Durham. It flies in the face of the University's stated climate convictions, says professor Drew Shindell.
February 27, 2019
Oregon Bill Would Increase Density Near Transit
Cities would no longer be able to legally forbid high-density housing by frequent transit under bill introduced by Oregon's Senate President.
February 22, 2019
Is Subprime Auto Lending the Next Housing Bubble?
Low-income people are increasingly being trapped in a cycle of debt by subprime auto lending. The American transportation system offers them few alternatives.
February 13, 2019
How Can Transit Agencies Win Back Their Riders?
Subprime auto loans, gentrification and, yes, Uber and Lyft are hurting transit ridership. But a new TransitCenter survey says better service can win them back.
February 13, 2019
How Two Cities Actually Reduced Driving
The number of driving miles declined in both cities even as population (and Uber!) has grown quickly.
February 8, 2019
‘Green New Deal’ To Seek Transport Overhaul
The legislation is still pretty vague but it does include some somewhat disappointing omissions.
February 7, 2019
All the Bad Things About Uber and Lyft In One Simple List
More traffic, less transit trips, more traffic deaths, greater social stratification: A comprehensive list. (It's long.)
February 4, 2019
Study: Uber and Lyft Caused U.S. Transit Decline
Uber and Lyft have decreased bus ridership in San Francisco 12.7 percent since 2010, a new study estimates.
January 22, 2019
