Public Transportation
City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly intends to debut a plan to install several miles of bus-only lanes in the city.
Willamette Week
The so-called car capital of the world is now a "hotbed for mobility disruption," a Harvard studio suggests.
The Planning Report
New research outlines how to make public transportation a better option for suburban commuters.
Streetsblog USA
It's only the county's second bus rapid transit route, but planners hope the Swift Green Line will eventually connect with a more robust network of BRT and rail service.
The Urbanist
APTA's new report suggests that the need for investment is great, but the benefits could be even greater.
Metro Magazine
Singapore has ambitious plans for an autonomous public transportation system. New full-sized buses and an upcoming trial run will put the country closer to its goals.
Bloomberg
The bus lanes have improved travel times, but who should cover the costs isn't entirely clear.
The Boston Globe
Wisconsin’s growing capital is hoping to add bus only transit to accommodate its new residents.
The Cap Times
Brooklyn N and R trains can now move at faster top speeds, but only when there aren’t stopped trains ahead.
The New York Times
Using transit gives children experiences, skills, and perspectives that they won’t get riding in a car.
Apolitical
The available funding could shift transportation priorities in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley. But transportation leaders appear to be leaning toward more of the same.
Streetsblog LA
A new study finds that Wisconsin spends big on highways and urban transportation while rural areas face gaps in service.
Urban Milwaukee
Transit writer Alon Levy argues it will take more than system improvements to integrate public transit into L.A.'s urban fabric.
Pedestrian Observations
Surveys indicate that women often feel exposed to threatening and unwelcome behaviour when using public transport. This report examines this problem and potential solutions from various perspectives.
Women’s Safety and Security: A Public Transport Priority
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
