Should You Be Wrapping Your Buses?
In a time of declining revenue, adding a new revenue stream by featuring advertising wraps on your buses seems like a no-brainer. But is it… Continue Reading “Should You Be Wrapping Your Buses? ”
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Why Can’t Your Bus Be a Third Place?
Back in 1989, urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg published the book The Great Good Place. It fired up a discussion about the social importance of public… Continue Reading “Why Can’t Your Bus Be a Third Place? ”
Can We Use Nudges to Increase Ridership?
Cars are glorified in our culture. We’re bombarded with advertising that features drivers speeding down empty city streets or bucolic country roads, when in reality,… Continue Reading “Can We Use Nudges to Increase Ridership? ”
Is Your Transit Agency Prepared for Bed Bugs?
What’s more terrifying than snakes on a plane? It’s bed bugs on your bus. Right now, the city of Paris is experiencing an outbreak of… Continue Reading “Is Your Transit Agency Prepared for Bed Bugs? ”
Do You Have the Personality Type for a Career in Public Transit?
Every child loves transportation. There doesn’t exist a train, trash truck, motorbike or city bus that escapes the notice of a kid in a car… Continue Reading “Do You Have the Personality Type for a Career in Public Transit? ”
Taking It to the Street: Tactical Urbanism
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 “Taking It to the Street: Tactical Urbanism”
Seniors Benefit from On-Demand Transit Services
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 “Seniors Benefit from On-Demand Transit Services”
Looking Ahead: Transit and the 2026 Men’s World Cup
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 “Looking Ahead: Transit and the 2026 Men’s World Cup ”
Mixed-Use Development Isn’t Transit-Oriented
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 “Mixed-Use Development Isn’t Transit-Oriented”
The Bus Operator Shortage – What’s Driving Drivers Away?
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 “The Bus Operator Shortage – What’s Driving Drivers Away?”
Summer of ‘23 Blockbusters Benefit 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 “Summer of ‘23 Blockbusters Benefit Transit ”
Sidewalks: Necessary, But Often Ignored
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 “Sidewalks: Necessary, But Often Ignored”