Public Transit

FTA Announces Tribal Transit Program Grants
The agency awarded close to $10 million to 22 communities around the country for transit improvements.

New York MTA Makes Five Bus Routes Fare-Free
The state-funded effort is a way to assess how free fares impact ridership.

Omaha Streetcar Breaks Ground
The city aims to bring back its once-extensive streetcar network.

From Zero to Two: Houston’s Bike Share Saga Continues
The city is now proposing supporting BCycle as well as launching a new, complementary system.

New York Officials Back Down on Bus Lane Plans
Proposed bus improvements in the Bronx are the latest casualty of opposition.

Opinion: How to Save D.C. Transit
Ridership data shows that many D.C. transit users depend on the service, despite a drop in ridership. The system needs changes—and funding—to have a future.

Houston Could Launch New Bike Share
Metro is considering a contract with a new operator that would focus bike share service on major transit hubs.

The Unspoken Link Between Transit and Child Care
Already a challenge for many American parents, finding child care within reach of transit can be nearly impossible.

Shared Mobility as Essential Transit
Research reveals that shared bikes and scooters are often a crucial lifeline for low-income workers, signaling a need to include micromobility in the larger public transit conversation.

Post-Pandemic Travel Patterns Call for Different Transit Schedules
As remote work and changed commuting patterns endure, transit agencies are shifting their focus to serve a wider variety of riders.

When it Comes to Transportation, It’s All About Options
Debunking the notion of the personal automobile as liberator.

New Orleans Uses AI To Improve Traffic Safety
A new platform uses technology to improve traffic flow and reduce the risk of collisions with streetcars.

How Long Covid Changes the Transportation Conversation
People living with long Covid symptoms can find themselves unable to make the same mobility choices they used to.

North Carolina Town Swaps Fixed-Route Buses for On-Demand Microtransit
The community of Wilson is testing the efficiency of using a publicly subsidized on-demand van service in lieu of traditional buses.

Houston Metro Adds Shuttle Buses, Trains for Beyoncé Concert
Transit surges during major concerts and sporting events are becoming a trend, prompting cities to add specialized transit service to handle extra crowds.

Boston Transit Riders Report Safety Concerns
Almost three-quarters of current and former riders report feeling unsafe while using MBTA services.

Book Excerpt: Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities
What is your transportation story?

Portland ‘Frequent Express’ Bus Speeding Travel Times
TriMet’s newest line is improving service and reducing travel times for riders as ridership slowly recovers.

L.A. County City Calls for New BRT Line
Pico Rivera has released an ambitious plan that would create more transit connections in eastern Los Angeles County.

Waukesha Transit Joins Milwaukee Fare Collection System
New technology allows for more streamlined travel and fare capping for riders across the region.
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