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Pop-up protected bike lane and protected intersection by Nickfalbo

Taking It to the Street: Tactical Urbanism

3 min read

October 25, 2023

Equity

There is something very exciting about acting directly to correct a problem or remedy a disparity. It’s the reason that organizations like Donors Choose, Kickstarter,… Continue Reading

Seniors Benefit from On-Demand Transit Services

4 min read

October 18, 2023

Mobility

As the Baby Boomer generation ages, the need for demand response transit will only grow. When will municipalities start paying attention? Given the current real… Continue Reading

Looking Ahead: Transit and the 2026 Men’s World Cup

5 min read

October 11, 2023

This is first in a series covering public transportation preparations for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. For this post, we are starting with a… Continue Reading

Example of a mixed use development in the US

Mixed-Use Development Isn’t Transit-Oriented

4 min read

October 4, 2023

Transit Planning

Advocates for mass transit want to see more investment in transit-oriented development (TOD) and 15-minute cities like those in Europe. These developments are specifically built around… Continue Reading

The Bus Operator Shortage – What’s Driving Drivers Away?

3 min read

September 27, 2023

Public Transit

Andie* has been a bus driver for a metropolitan agency for several years. An outgoing, people person, she’s found the job to be a good… Continue Reading

Summer of ‘23 Blockbusters Benefit Transit

3 min read

September 20, 2023

Public Transit

This summer may be remembered as the summer of blockbuster concerts, with record-breaking performance tours from Beyonce and Taylor Swift. And that has directly translated… Continue Reading

a man in a wheelchair is stranded on a sidewalk without an accessible curb cut

Sidewalks: Necessary, But Often Ignored

2 min read

September 13, 2023

Mobility

We have a sidewalk problem in America – missing and non-compliant sidewalks. Whether measured in miles or dollars, the numbers are enormous. Austin is missing… Continue Reading

A view from behind a woman walking in a dark hospital parking garage

Hospital Staff, Patients Need Safe Ride Services

3 min read

September 7, 2023

Healthcare

It’s an unsettling turnaround. In 2020, health providers were publicly applauded when they showed up – and donned PPE – at their hospitals. But today,… Continue Reading

a vintage public transit bus parked outdoors in a rural parking lot

Busman’s Holiday? Don’t Miss These Bus Museums and Events

3 min read

August 29, 2023

Public Transit

Pity the American bus aficionado. It seems unfair that in North America we don’t really appreciate our buses. Americans seem to prefer automobile, train, aviation… Continue Reading

a skateboard propped up against a wall, in the background a shadow of a young man can be seen

Are Our Colleges Failing at Safety – And Will This Help?

3 min read

August 23, 2023

Universities

We too often hear about campus shootings on the news. But a real danger to college students doesn’t always make national headlines. There’s another crisis… Continue Reading

stressed neurodiverse college student in class

How Colleges Can Make Campuses More Accommodating to Neurodivergent Students

5 min read

August 18, 2023

Universities

Approximately one in five people live with neurodiversity conditions, including autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), attention deficit disorder (ADD) and a range of learning… Continue Reading

view of heavy traffic on a New York City highway

Can Congestion Pricing Help City Transit Agencies?

3 min read

August 10, 2023

Public Transit

Right now, the City of New York is hammering out the final details in their Central Business District Tolling Program, a congestion pricing plan that… Continue Reading

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