Tag: accessibility

Addressing the Barriers to the Freedom of Movement for All

4 min read

July 22, 2021

Equity

Prologue: Yesterday, we launched the first of two special episodes of The Movement Podcast showcasing challenges that people with disabilities face to access mobility and… Continue Reading

Editorial: Can the American Rescue Plan Save Transit from Itself?

4 min read

July 20, 2021

Transit Planning

Transit professionals around the country joined in a collective sigh of relief with the passing of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), and its $30… Continue Reading

Editorial: Fixing Transit Requires Grappling with Racism

4 min read

July 9, 2021

Equity

The U.S. and Europe have vastly different public transit systems. The accessibility and affordability of Europe’s robust public transit system is in contrast to the… Continue Reading

Tools for Accessible Transit

2 min read

November 17, 2020

Technology

At TransLoc, a big piece of our mission has and will continue to be providing users with an equitable transit experience. This commitment has driven… Continue Reading

When Roads Are Racist

2 min read

September 30, 2020

Equity

The LA Times published an opinion piece arguing that the freeways of Los Angeles are California’s largest monuments to racism. The author outlines how freeways… Continue Reading

“…And let it begin with me.”

5 min read

September 3, 2020

Equity

“Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me…”… Continue Reading

Supply Begets Demand…

4 min read

September 9, 2019

Transit Planning

In my first job after college, I walked to work every day. At that time, I worked at the UNC General Alumni Association, in the… Continue Reading

How Bikes Became One of the Best Things to Happen to Feminism

8 min read

August 26, 2019

Equity

Today we celebrate the ratification of the 19th amendment to the United States’ constitution giving women the right to vote. While voting is arguably one… Continue Reading

Creating Vibrant Cities: Going Above and Beyond Traditional Transportation

3 min read

August 19, 2019

Equity

Last week several members of the TransLoc team traveled to New York City for the 2019 ACT International Conference. This year’s conference brought together over… Continue Reading

Use Data or Lose Everything: Transit Agencies have a Choice

3 min read

August 15, 2019

Technology

A TechCrunch article from May offers a simple, clairvoyant thesis about the future of the auto industry: “Automakers have a choice: become data companies or… Continue Reading

Microtransit is a Value Investment

2 min read

August 13, 2019

Technology

“You have to understand the makeup of Montgomery County and how much area we’re serving. We could no longer afford to put fixed route services… Continue Reading

A Versatile Mobility Solution

2 min read

August 6, 2019

Technology

“Existing urban transit modes can continue to operate, but today citizens demand more than simply expanding old systems. They have access to smartphone apps and… Continue Reading