TransitCenter
Police Don't Make Transit Safer, Report Says
TransitCenter's "Safety for All" report provides a counterargument to the "send more police" response to public safety concerns on public transit systems.
How to Improve Buses, the Overlooked but Essential Part of Urban Mobility
A new book argues that buses are an integral part of successful mobility networks and that better bus systems improve cities in ways benefiting all residents.
Culling Transit Stops to Improve System Performance
Bus stop balancing can help lines run much more smoothly. A new publication guides agencies through the process.
Compare Transit Ridership in U.S. Cities
A new interactive tool called Transit Insights offers access to the local trends of transit ridership.
New York's Worst Bus Routes Named for 'Pokey' and 'Schleppie' Awards
There are solutions to slow, unreliable bus service. These local buses don't have any of those solutions going for them.
6 Rules for a More Equitable Transit System
Transit can advance social equity and provide access to opportunity—but only if agencies work for inclusive planning and resource allocation.
How to Save Charlotte's Dying Bus System
The epidemic of falling ridership has struck no American city as hard as Charlotte, but there's plenty that could be done to recover.
Who Opposes New York's BQX Streetcar? Not Who You Think
Brooklyn and Queens need better transit, but activists say this waterfront "luxury trolley" is not the way to get it.
Lessons in Public-Private Transit Service Contracts
A new report from TransitCenter and the Eno Center for Transportation evaluates public-private transit service contracting, finding a cautionary tale in New Orleans among its six case studies.
Opinion: What It Will Take to Fix Los Angeles Metro
If Los Angeles residents approve the $120 billion sales tax measure in November, focusing on walkable communities and offering fast, frequent transit service will be critical to its success.
Recommendations for Reforming the American Public Transportation Association
In light of the resignation of APTA's president following the withdrawal of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Transit Center offers its recommendations for reforming the national transit advocacy organization.
Study: The Parking Tax Benefit Subsidizes Congestion
A new report, "Subsidizing Traffic Congestion: The Multibillion-Dollar Tax Subsidy That’s Making Your Commute Worse," was released earlier this week by TransitCenter and Frontier Group.
MARTA Crowdfunds Bike Repair Facilities Near Stations
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) turned to crowdfunding for a small project that could have big returns in luring bikers to go multi-modal on public transit.
Transit Survey Answers the Who and Why of American Transit Use
A new survey from TransitCenter surveyed 11,846 Americans on their transit use, living environment, upbringing, and personal characteristics.
City of Costa Mesa
Licking County
Barrett Planning Group LLC
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Mpact Transit + Community
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
City of Universal City TX
ULI Northwest Arkansas
Town of Zionsville
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
