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Two “New Yorkers” Debated in Brooklyn and Transit Barely Got a Mention
Remember that time two Democratic presidential candidates had a nationally-televised debate in New York City and barely said anything about transit?
April 15, 2016
A New Blueprint for Streets That Put Transit Front and Center
The National Association of City Transportation Officials has released a new design guide to help cities prioritize transit on their streets.
April 15, 2016
The Fight for Better Access to Jobs in Detroit and Milwaukee, Using Buses
Low-income residents of Detroit and Milwaukee face formidable obstacles to job access. These two Rust Belt regions are consistently ranked among the most segregated in the country, and neither has a good transit system.
April 14, 2016
High Frequency: Why Houston Is Back on the Bus
Every so often, every city should do a "system reimagining" of its bus network like Houston METRO did.
April 5, 2016
Explore National Transportation Change Trends by Age Group
Cross-posted from City Observatory
March 4, 2016
Ridership on the Upswing After Houston’s Bus Network Redesign
In August, Houston debuted its new bus network, reconfigured to increase frequent service, expand weekend hours, and improve access to jobs.
January 4, 2016
Civil Rights Groups Challenge Maryland Gov. Hogan’s Red Line Cancellation
Back in June, newly elected Maryland Governor Larry Hogan unilaterally cancelled a transit expansion project that Baltimore had been planning for a decade, transferring the state's promised investment to road projects in more rural parts of the state.
December 21, 2015
The Looming Transit Breakdown That Threatens America’s Economy
While federal transit funding stagnates, the nation's largest rail and bus systems have been delaying critical maintenance projects. Without sustained efforts to fix infrastructure and vehicles, the effects of deteriorating service in big American cities could ripple across the national economy, according to a new report from the Regional Plan Association [PDF].
November 16, 2015
Will Council Members Who Want Transit Improvements Back Toll Reform?
At yesterday’s City Council transportation committee hearing, chair Ydanis Rodriguez hoped to engage the MTA and DOT concerning areas of the city that need more transit options. But despite being invited, according to Rodriguez, the MTA refused to send anyone.
November 13, 2015
Detroit Bus Driver Contract Offers Bonuses When Ridership Rises
A new labor contract between the Detroit Department of Transportation and ATU Local 26 explicitly ties bus driver bonuses to ridership increases.
October 7, 2015