Should You Be Wrapping Your Buses? 4 min read Published on: December 6, 2023 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? ”
Why Can’t Your Bus Be a Third Place? 5 min read Published on: November 26, 2023 Public Transit 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? 4 min read Published on: November 22, 2023 Public Transit 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? ”
It’s the Right Time to Add On Demand Services 4 min read Published on: November 15, 2023 Public Transit Covid-19 emergency funding has ended while ridership remains at about 70% pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, operating costs have increased with inflation. Agencies large and small are… Continue Reading > “It’s the Right Time to Add On Demand Services ”
Is Your Transit Agency Prepared for Bed Bugs? 4 min read Published on: November 8, 2023 Public Transit 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? 7 min read Published on: November 1, 2023 People 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 3 min read Published on: 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 > “Taking It to the Street: Tactical Urbanism”
Seniors Benefit from On-Demand Transit Services 4 min read Published on: 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 > “Seniors Benefit from On-Demand Transit Services”
Looking Ahead: Transit and the 2026 Men’s World Cup 5 min read Published on: 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 > “Looking Ahead: Transit and the 2026 Men’s World Cup ”
Mixed-Use Development Isn’t Transit-Oriented 4 min read Published on: 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 > “Mixed-Use Development Isn’t Transit-Oriented”
The Bus Operator Shortage – What’s Driving Drivers Away? 3 min read Published on: 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 > “The Bus Operator Shortage – What’s Driving Drivers Away?”
Summer of ‘23 Blockbusters Benefit Transit 3 min read Published on: 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 > “Summer of ‘23 Blockbusters Benefit Transit ”