Transit
Basics
Kansas City Shows How to Upgrade a Very Sorry Bus Stop
This isn't rocket science, but it does require some attention to how people use transit.
September 14, 2017
Now’s the Time to Save Federal Transit Funding
Amendments to a House spending bill could prevent cuts that would scale back transit projects in several cities.
September 8, 2017
Canadian Officials Crack Down on Single Father for Letting His Kids Ride the Bus
A single father in Vancouver could lose custody of his kids for letting them ride the bus to school.
September 7, 2017
After Near-Death Experiences, Maryland’s Purple Line Light Rail Breaks Ground
The decades-long saga of the Maryland Purple Line reached a happy milestone yesterday.
August 29, 2017
Los Angeles Bus Service Declined as Rail Expanded
Given the tens of billions of dollars that L.A. will spend on transit over the next few decades, it's all the more important to invest it in ways that will be useful and attract riders. But since 2014, ridership has been dropping.
August 23, 2017
Portland Debuts a Fairer Way to Pay for Transit Fares
With Trimet's new fare capping program, poor people no longer have to pay more for transit than the rich.
August 16, 2017
A Strategy for Strong Transit and Walkability in Small Cities
Proposed: Smaller cities should choose one, or maybe two, corridors for frequent transit service and dense, walkable development.
August 15, 2017
5 Things People Want From Transit as They Grow Older
America is aging -- by 2030, 20 percent of the population will be 65 or older, up from 14 percent today. It's a demographic shift with big implications for urban transportation. Older Americans drive less but still want to get out and experience their cities.
August 4, 2017
These London Trains Have Real-Time Displays to Reduce Crowding
Sometimes it's astounding how rider-friendly transit service has become in other countries compared to America.
August 3, 2017
The Transit Budget in Congress Only Looks Good in Comparison to Trump’s Threats
Back in March, the Trump administration released a budget proposal that included draconian cuts to transit. Now budget bills are moving through the GOP-controlled House and Senate, and while the threat to transit isn't as severe as what the administration was calling for, it's still alarming.
August 1, 2017
