Public Transit
Maryland unveils plan for 5,000 homes near transit
Gov. Moore announced a plan to activate housing construction on 134 acres of state-owned land near transit stations.
NYC mayor walks back free buses promise
Mayor Mamdani admitted that a key campaign promise, 'fast and free buses,' won't be fulfilled this year.
Despite 47% growth in ridership, Caltrain could close a third of its stations
Riders can currently travel up to 79 miles between San Francisco and Gilroy, California.
Transit Scheduling 101: Building the operator schedule
A transit operator’s work goes beyond just driving the bus.
San Diego Transit Awarded $60 Million for Trolley, Electric Buses
The funding will support the electrification of San Diego’s bus system and safety and efficiency enhancements on the Orange Line trolley.
Miami Considers Airport-to-Port Train to Ease Cruise Ship Traffic
Miami’s port is one of the world’s busiest cruise ship terminals.
LA Metro Approves Another Major Rail Extension — This Time to Hollywood
The 9.7-mile K Line segment would connect major employment and commercial centers in mid-city Los Angeles and West Hollywood.
Seattle Creates 4 ‘Low-pollution Neighborhoods’
The pilot program is designed to reduce air pollution and increase access to transit and safe walking and biking infrastructure.
LA Delays State TOD Law to 2030 With its Own, Lower-density Plan
SB 79 allows cities to delay its implementation if they come up with alternate plans to boost density while retaining local control near transit.
Mamdani Budget Funds Queensway, Dimming Hope for Reactivated Long Island Rail
Supporters of a proposed rail extension say building the elevated park as proposed would make it harder to bring trains back to this part of Queens.
South Florida Microtransit Nears 1.5 Million Rides
Fort Lauderdale’s LauderGO! shuttle service reported 700,000 rides.
NYC to Upgrade 1/3 of its Subway Car Fleet
The MTA is seeking proposals for up to 2,390 new subway cars to upgrade its aging fleet.
Transit Scheduling 101: Building A Timetable ⌛
How to build a timetable without the need for specialized scheduling software in this installment of Transit Scheduling 101!
Why is Canada’s Public Transit so Much Cheaper — and Better — Than the United States’?
The answer lies largely in political will.
Study: Clarifying California’s Vague Definition of Transit Stops Could Make 1.3M Acres Eligible for Density Bonuses
According to researchers, no California jurisdictions are using the broadest possible definition of a transit stop.
New Jersey AG Says Governor Can’t Bar ICE From Transit
An executive order prohibits ICE from using state-owned property, but the AG says it doesn’t apply to public spaces like train stations.
Ridership on Santa Maria Transit Sees 8-10% Increase Thanks to High Gas Prices
Santa Maria, California’s bus system has seen a sharp increase in ridership in March 2026.
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.
Gateway, and the Dawn of the “Trump-Proof” Infrastructure Era
Though disaster has been averted for now, by reneging on critical infrastructure commitments, the administration has set a “dangerous national precedent.”
RIPTA Ridership Dropped 12% After Cuts Forced Riders to Quit Jobs, Lengthen Commutes
Rhode Island transit riders are being forced into hours-long commutes after RIPTA drastically reduced service last fall.
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.
One Hundred Miles
County of Mendocino
planning NEXT
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
