Public Transportation
Transit ridership is up in Seattle, and higher income riders are more likely to use it.
Seattle Times
The new sensor technology gives riders up to a minute to drop, cover, and hold on.
Mercury News
Transit ridership has surged in other countries but lags here in the United States. The possible reasons for this are varied as are proposed solutions for improving American transit systems.
Vox
Transportation access is one of the biggest factors in keeping people out of homelessness. Cities can help with discounted fares and last-mile connections.
CALmatters
New research finds that, done right, working with ride-hailing companies can save public agencies money.
Metro Magazine
A new survey identified the top climate strategies favored by municipalities around the country.
Smart Cities Dive
The region hopes to achieve widespread electrification of transportation ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Fast Company
Portland, OR is asking residents to help prioritize its "wishlist" of transportation projects for the growing Central City area.
The Oregonian
David Alpert and DW Rowlands of Greater Greater Washington share their hopes for a planned review of D.C.'s bus system.
Greater Greater Washington
Transportation investment is struggling to keep pace with population growth.
The Columbus Dispatch
Express buses in Staten Island started their new routes August 19 with fewer routes and fewer stops and faster travel the MTA hopes.
AMNY
The temporary ban applies to bus and rail projects seeking funding from a number of FTA programs.
Eno Transportation Weekly
Miles brings the frequent flyer concept to ground level by offering rewards for your daily commute.
The Verge
Transit can advance social equity and provide access to opportunity—but only if agencies work for inclusive planning and resource allocation.
Streetsblog USA
The 72-year-old trolley system is beloved by local riders, but difficult to maintain.
Boston Globe
Real-time information is critical to keeping public transit a competitive mobility option, researchers suggest.
Sidewalk Labs
In Australia, a new study will determine the best ways to make high-density developments healthy places to live.
Diabetes.co.uk
A survey of recent planning decisions demonstrates that cities are no longer necessarily looking to more and bigger highways to solve their traffic problems.
The New York Times
To close a $14 million budget shortfall, TriMet may scale back aspects of the planned bus line.
Oregon Live
Citing the psychological impact of doughnuts and the American Red Cross, one opinion writer questions the wisdom of a recent sponsorship deal.
Urban Milwaukee
