Buses
LA Metro’s ultimatum: no extra buses for LA28 if federal funding isn’t imminently secured
If Metro does not provide additional buses, LA28 organizers will have to find a new way to manage Olympic traffic. LA28’s budget does not include a line item for transit.
King County Metro adds 3,000 weekly bus trips, more connections to rail
King County Metro and Sound Transit are both making major adjustments to their bus networks to improve light rail connectivity across the region.
Denver mayor announces 'Mile High Line' vision for interconnected bike and transit routes
The mayor emphasized building more housing near transit lines and bike paths, but failed to address planned transit service cuts.
New NYC plan promises to speed up buses by up to 20%
Although the mayor's plan to make buses fare-free faces an uphill battle, a new proposal could make them significantly faster.
Chicago approves city buyout of downtown Greyhound station
The city is also budgeting $30 million for repairs to the city's only intercity bus station.
El Paso launches improved bus network, new microtransit service
Sun Metro is eliminating some bus lines in favor of more frequent service, estimating that only 1% of riders will have to walk farther to reach a station.
A San Francisco bus that serves thousands of students students is getting some upgrades
Students advocated for changes on the #29 bus, which was notorious for its lack of reliability.
LA County's 'Beach Bus' offers $6 round-trip rides from inland LA to the beach
The annual summer service shuttles residents from eastside communities to Santa Monica.
Asheville bus plan could increase frequency at the expense of lesser-used routes
The city plans to increase service on its most-used routes by pulling drivers from less popular lines.
Report: Expanding MTA Fair Fares subway program would benefit New Yorkers more than free buses
A report from the city's Citizens Budget Commission recommends subsidizing fares for more low-income subway riders rather than making buses free for everyone.
Atlanta's first BRT line opens April 18
MARTA officials say the line will operate like 'rail on rubber tires' and guarantee headways of 15 minutes or less.
El Paso to build $16M bus maintenance facility
The funding includes nearly $13 million from a federal grant.
Anaheim Transit to Shut Down March 31 After City Declines to Take Over
The service offered free rides to residents employed by local businesses, serving key destinations like Disneyland.
Facing Federal Funding Freeze, NJ Transit Revises Zero-emission Plan
The agency is retooling a plan to modernize its aging bus depots after the Trump administration decided to freeze nearly $324 million in grants.
Greyhound Says the ‘Great American Road Trip’ is Best Done by Bus
Hitting back on Sec. Duffy’s call for Americans to “get in the car,” Greyhound launched a guide to using buses to access America 250 celebrations.
A Love Letter to the Articulated Bus
An ode to the bendy boys, by far the wackiest of the specialized vehicles you might find at a transit authority.
MARTA’s NextGen Bus System to Relaunch With Increased Frequency, New Last-mile Rideshare Program
Atlanta’s transit agency will enhance service on some routes while compensating for service cuts on others with a new on-demand service.
Madison’s Electric Buses Keep Running Through Brutal Freeze
A late January winter storm offered a key test for electric buses that often falter in cold temperatures.
Transit Scheduling 101: Developing A Runtime
Runtime (n) - The time required for the transit vehicle to travel from one end of the line to the other. We'll take a deeper look at runtimes in this installment of Transit Scheduling 101!
San José’s Buses Run 20% Faster Thanks to AI
The city is employing AI to adjust traffic signals to prioritize buses.
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.
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Nashville Planning Department
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
