transit access
Responding to Public Transit Criticism
Public transit plays a unique and important role in an efficient and equitable transportation system. Planners must communicate the benefits that public transit provides and respond to ill-informed critics.
The Link Between Transit Access and Employment
Inadequate access to transportation hinders many Americans’ access to job opportunities.
Opinion: Free Transit Has Proven Itself
Eliminating transit fares can have benefits that ripple across a local economy and improve livelihoods.
Linking Transportation Access and Public Health
Millions of Americans miss medical care and other important day-to-day appointments due to a lack of access to reliable transportation.
Less Than Half of Head Start Centers Near Transit
Just 42 percent of the nation’s Head Start early education centers are within walkable distance for parents with toddlers.
Greensboro Looks to Double Transit Service
The North Carolina city is exploring ways to expand its transit network.
The Unspoken Link Between Transit and Child Care
Already a challenge for many American parents, finding child care within reach of transit can be nearly impossible.
Philadelphia’s City Center Rates Highly for Transit, Walkability
While not all parts of the city are equally accessible, its central district boasts one of the nation’s densest transit networks and high ridership rates.
Study: Transit Cuts Can Increase Poverty, Unemployment
An analysis of Clayton County, Georgia, which lost access to public transit for five years, shows a significant increase in unemployment rates and poverty during that timeframe.
Almost Half of Michigan Community Colleges Not Transit-Accessible
Access to transportation is a major hurdle for many community college students, but local transit systems often fail to serve them.
Atlanta Street Extension Project Will Benefit Transit Access
Plans to extend 15th Street in Midtown Atlanta are designed to improve access to the Arts Center MARTA station.
Smartphone Fare Cards Now Available for D.C. Metro
The future is now.
For Transit to Better Serve Women, More Data Needed
Understanding how women use transit does not just help make systems more equitable. It also guides policy and planning changes that benefit all riders.
What Free Transit Means to Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri will be the largest U.S. city to operate a fare-free system that officials say will make transit more accessible.
Boston's Seaport District Still Lacking Diversity
The glitzy new neighborhood doesn’t cater to all Boston residents, according to a new survey.
Seattle Transit Investments Show Promising Results
The Seattle Transportation Benefit District has led to a growth in ridership and improved access to frequent service, according to a third-year performance report.
Interactive Maps Explore Barriers to Opportunity
A pair of interactive maps and a report compare access to opportunity in two very different neighborhoods. In both places, residents confront "friction of distance" and feel their input on public decision-making is limited.
Plans for Huge Expansion of Rail Service in Chilean Capital
Chile's President, Sebastian Piñera, announced that Santiago's rail system will add two new lines and extend one of its existing train routes.
Denver to Step Up Its Transit Game
Recent studies find that central Denver is still woefully underserved when it comes to transit accessibility. On the table are streetscape improvements to make life easier for pedestrians and transit riders.
Badges for Transit Riders with Non-Visible Impairments
Transport for London is experimenting with badges that say "Please offer me a seat" for people who wouldn't necessarily be offered seats.
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City of Yakima
City of Auburn
Baylands Development Inc.
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Mpact Transit + Community
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
City of Birmingham, Alabama
City of Laramie, Wyoming
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
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