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Transit Systems, Advertising, and Free Speech: Lawsuit Puts Big Debate to the Test

The ACLU is bringing a lawsuit against SEPTA, saying the transit agency's advertising policy runs afoul of the First Amendment. Some $16 million in annual revenue is at stake.

May 3, 2018 - PlanPhilly

Toward Better Advertising Campaigns for Transit

A few ideas on how advertisements could do a better job of selling public transit to the public.

July 22, 2017 - Mobility Lab

Cities Selling Out to Maintain Public Services

As Baltimore wrestles with the difficult decision between closing fire stations or selling adspace on fire trucks, Michael Cooper reports on an approach more and more cities are taking to curb budget shortfalls.

June 26, 2012 - New York Times

Friday Funny: Smellvertising, Coming to a Bus Stop Near You

John Metcalfe reports on an advertising campaign appearing at bus stops across the UK featuring a fiberglass potato sculpture and a mysterious odor emitting button.

February 10, 2012 - The Atlantic Cities

Booze Ads on Buses

The Council of Edmonton, Alberta is considering allowing liquor advertisements on their buses, which a report estimates could bring in an extra $1 million in revenue.

January 16, 2011 - CBC News

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