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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 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

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

6 Health Benefits Of Public Transportation

4 min read

June 15, 2023

Transit Planning

What if improving your physical and mental health was as easy as riding the bus? Breathing fresh air, driving safely, being physically active, and avoiding… Continue Reading

Young female student requesting an on-demand ride using her cell phone.

Why Safe Ride Programs Are a Vital Part of Every Transit Ecosystem

5 min read

February 21, 2023

People

Post-pandemic ridership is rebounding rapidly. According to the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Ridership Trends Dashboard, ridership has seen more than a 70% lift in… Continue Reading

an aerial view of the audience at a conference

The Best Transit Conferences to Attend in 2023

7 min read

January 10, 2023

2023 is predicted to be a busy year for in-person events. According to November 2022 research from the US Travel Association, “Nearly eight in 10… Continue Reading

A US veteran in civilian clothes using a mobile phone while he waits at a bus stop

More Than Just a Rider: Supporting Veterans Through Transit and Beyond

6 min read

November 10, 2022

Equity

Mobility is simultaneously one of the great benefits and great challenges worldwide, no matter the location or the population in need. It uplifts our spirits… Continue Reading

From Yellow Bus to City Bus

3 min read

May 23, 2022

Mobility

How one school system solved the driver shortage problem with the help of TransLoc's support team. The TransLoc app made it easy for students to see routes... Continue Reading

Editorial: Infrastructure Law Funding Rolls Out. Now What?

5 min read

May 10, 2022

Equity

It could take another six months or longer for transit agencies to receive funding from the Infrastructure Law. How are transit agencies ensuring they’re prepared when the money finally hits? Continue Reading