Bus Rapid Transit

Front entrance of COTA Transit Terminal in Columbus, Ohio.

Central Ohio Voters Pass Transit Levy

The new sales tax will fund improved bus service, rapid transit projects, and ‘transit -supportive’ infrastructure.

November 12, 2024 - The Columbus Dispatch

Blue Milwaukee public transit bus.

Postponed Milwaukee BRT Project at Least a Decade Away

The county’s transit system won’t pursue a second rapid bus line due to financial constraints.

September 18, 2024 - Urban Milwaukee

View of Madison St dedicated bus lane in Seattle, Washington.

Seattle Launches New Rapid Bus Line

The new RapidRide G is King County Metro’s most ambitious BRT line to date.

September 16, 2024 - The Urbanist

Evening view of downtown St. Paul, Minnesota across Mississippi River.

Officials Kill St. Paul Streetcar, BRT Proposals

The proposed transit lines would have linked the St. Paul airport, downtown, and the Mall of America.

September 10, 2024 - Yahoo News

COTA Bus

Columbus, Ohio's High-Frequency Transit Future Up for Vote in November

Despite being the nation’s 14th largest city, Columbus, Ohio has no high-capacity transit. That could change this November as city officials put a levy before voters that would provide $6.2 billion by 2050 to fund an ambitious bus rapid transit system.

September 9, 2024 - Columbus Dispatch

Red bus only lanes on Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco, California with bus stopped at station.

Van Ness BRT Speeds Travel by 36%, Earns Silver Designation

The San Francisco rapid bus line is making transit on the corridor more reliable and reducing traffic crashes and congestion.

September 6, 2024 - City of San Francisco

Aerial view of massive freeway interchange with downtown Houston skyline in background.

Houston Bus Lanes Downgraded to HOV Lanes

Metro officials say the new plan for the Iner Katy Project addresses more immediate needs by replacing dedicated bus lanes with HOV lanes.

September 5, 2024 - Houston Chronicle

"Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada" sign at night.

Las Vegas BRT Line Breaks Ground

The new bus project will include pedestrian and bike improvements along a 12-mile stretch of the Maryland Parkway.

August 18, 2024 - Traffic Technology Today

Close-up of white sign with black text; line drawing of bike and 'BIKE LANE'

Denver Could Add Bike Lanes to Major Streets

City planners say limiting protected bike infrastructure to smaller streets isn’t enough to create a safe, connected bikeway network that reaches all parts of the city.

August 15, 2024 - Denverite

Close-up of white BUS letters on asphalt bus lane with blurred bus and traffic in background.

Bus Lanes as Traffic Calming

Dedicated bus lanes on busy arterials can act as traffic calming mechanisms to reduce speeding.

August 11, 2024 - State Smart Transportation Initiative

7 Bus Chicago CTA

Chicago Pumps the Brakes on BRT

City officials say funding for dedicated bus lanes could take years, but other improvements could speed up bus service.

August 1, 2024 - Chicago Sun-Times

Close-up on rear of Houston Metro bus with license plate and bus number.

Houston Council Member Questions Microtransit Investment

METRO’s support of an on-demand microtransit service comes as the agency is scaling back its bigger bus projects.

July 24, 2024 - Houston Public Media

Houston Metro bus moving rapidly across blurred background.

Houston Could Cancel Rapid Transit Project

Metro officials say prioritizing the University Corridor project would force them to delay or cancel other service expansion initiatives.

June 25, 2024 - Houston Chronicle

Close-up of red and white BUS LANE sign painted in street lane.

Why BRT Can Benefit Cities More Than Rail

Bus rapid transit lines offer a less expensive, quicker-build alternative to rail that can bring other infrastructure improvements with it.

June 21, 2024 - Governing

Detroit Public Transit

Michigan Lawmakers Consider $2B Transit Bill

The bill would tie transit funding to business subsidies as part of a broader economic development program.

June 10, 2024 - Bridge Detroit

Lynx Blue Line

Is Charlotte Overselling Plan to Expand Transit?

Even if voters approve a new one-cent transit sales tax, will Charlotte be able to deliver on its promise of two new commuter rail lines and a new bus rapid transit line?

June 3, 2024 - WFAE 90.7

Low view looking up at bus rapid transit bus at station in Snohomish County, Washington with blur to indicate motion.

Snohomish County Transit System Adds New BRT Line in Major Restructuring

The Community Transit network is making a slew of changes, including several new bus rapid transit lines.

May 26, 2024 - The Urbanist

Green and silver CTfastrak bus at a station in Elmwood, Connecticut.

Connecticut Bus System Earns Top Ranking

Hartford’s CTfastrak system wins out over other US bus networks for service quality and connectivity.

May 22, 2024 - CT Insider

Green freeway signs for Atlanta and Atlanta airport on Interstate 85.

MARTA To Add BRT Connection to Airport

A new rapid bus line in Atlanta will link residents to one of the nation’s busiest airports.

May 16, 2024 - Urbanize Atlanta

Silver Houston Metro bus on dedicated lane.

Houston Metro to Reduce BRT Service

The city’s Silver Line rapid transit has not been attracting as many riders as originally projected.

April 29, 2024 - Houston Chronicle

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.

Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.

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