Public Transit

Close-up of subway station elevator sign.

How Cities Still Fail People With Disabilities

Even when accessibility is taken into account, transit stations and pedestrian infrastructure often still fail to make appropriate accommodations.

February 8, 2024 - The Conversation

Aerial view of highways and downtown Albany skyline.

New York State DOT Invests Heavily in Highways Over Transit

So far, the department has allocated 90 percent of its federal transportation funding to road projects and less than 1 percent to transit.

February 8, 2024 - New York Focus

Sign on concrete wall "Welcome to Washington Metro" with WMATA seal.

DC-Area Jurisdictions Pledge Bridge Funding for Transit

District officials could commit up to $200 million as short-term support for the struggling regional transit system.

February 7, 2024 - DCist

Bronze statue of Rosa Parks sitting on bus bench in center of plaza by Dallas transit station.

Philadelphia Transit Officials Honor Civil Rights Activists

A ceremony held Monday celebrated people who contributed to the desegregation of public transit.

February 6, 2024 - CBS Philadelphia

Close-up of hands holding straps on public bus.

Research Reveals Subsidized Transit Is More Efficient

Contrary to some arguments, public transit networks with higher government subsidies have higher ridership and more farebox revenue.

February 5, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

Link Light Rail train travels on ground level tracks paralell to a street with electrical wires overhead.

Should Transit Riders Sit on Transit Agency Boards?

A proposal under consideration by Washington State lawmakers would give public transit riders a seat at the table and a voice in decisions that directly affect them.

February 5, 2024 - The Urbanist

White bus pulling up to sidewalk bus station in Berkeley, California.

Berkeley Bus Bench Activists Shame City Into Action

Two residents are building and placing wooden benches at bus stops that lack seating. The city has replaced at least one with a permanent bench.

February 1, 2024 - Next City

Chicago Metra heavy rail commuter train on track with trees in background.

Chicago Rail Will Allow Bikes on All Trains

Metra will make its Covid-era bike policy permanent and install bike racks to accommodate more bikes on train cars.

January 31, 2024 - Streetsblog Chicago

Group of officials cutting purple ribbon.

Phoenix Light Rail Extension Opens Two Years Early

Valley Metro’s Northwest light rail extension brings the Phoenix light rail system to a total of 30 miles.

January 30, 2024 - ABC 15 (Phoenix)

Woman waiting at city bus stop with blue bus pulling up.

Opinion: Free Transit Has Proven Itself

Eliminating transit fares can have benefits that ripple across a local economy and improve livelihoods.

January 25, 2024 - Gazette Leader

Blurred NYC subway train passing by empty platform with yellow strip.

Report: NYC Transit Accessibility Depends on Congestion Pricing Revenue

The ability of the MTA to complete its accessibility upgrades relies on funding from the upcoming congestion pricing program.

January 25, 2024 - NYU Rudin Center for Transportation

Red public bus on street in San Antonio, Texas with line of four red e-scooters on sidewalk.

Mid-Size Cities Struggle to Provide Reliable Transit

Smaller transit agencies face some unique challenges.

January 18, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

Train on elevated track on snowy city landscape with Chicago skyline in background.

Chicago Train Track Heaters Put on Fiery Show

Metra workers are lighting up heaters designed to prevent train equipment from malfunctioning, making the tracks look ablaze with fire.

January 17, 2024 - NBC Chicago

Yellow and black Metro light rail train pulling up to outdoor platform with Los Angeles skyline in background.

LA’s ‘Universal Basic Mobility’ Pilot, Eight Months In

The program issued ‘mobility wallets’ to 1,000 residents who took over 67,000 trips.

January 16, 2024 - Next City

White minibus with yellow "On-Demand" logo parked in an asphalt lot with grass field and dry fall trees in background in Edmonton, Canada.

Microtransit Can Boost Ridership, but Agencies Struggle With Cost

Minnesota’s on-demand microtransit service is helping connect residents to fixed-route service and daily needs.

January 16, 2024 - Minnesota Reformer

People on bikes and walking on 606 Bloomingdale Bike Trail on sunny day in Chicago, Illinois.

A Framework for Effective Transit-Oriented Development

Six principles for building vibrant, accessible communities with a focus on sustainable transportation.

January 16, 2024 - Momentum Magazine

View of 2nd Avenue sign on concrete column on subway platform with blurred train speeding past in New York City.

New York Governor Announces 2024 Transportation Plans

Gov. Hochul’s plans include the long-awaited Second Avenue Subway extension.

January 16, 2024 - The Architect's Newspaper

Girl walking in front og blue and white minibus with 'micro' logo in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Public Transit Alternatives to Rideshare Offer Affordable and Accessible Mobility

In Minnesota, local transit agencies are seeing growth in ridership for on-demand microtransit services since the start of the pandemic.

January 15, 2024 - Minnesota Reformer

Drawing of proposed Inglewood People Mover station in Inglewood, California.

Inglewood Transit Connector Moves Forward

The project entered the engineering phase and received just over $1 billion in federal funding last week.

January 11, 2024 - The Architect's Newspaper

City bus in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts State Budget Funds Free Transit Programs

The transportation budget allocates at least $15 million to new and existing fare-free bus transit programs.

January 11, 2024 - Streetsblog Massachusetts

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