Choice Riders

Los Angeles Metro Bus

Transit Needs Improvements Sooner Rather Than Later

The Los Angeles transit system is losing riders, but L.A. Metro has been slow to implement changes that could keep people using it.

May 24, 2019 - Los Angeles Times

Greater Richmond Transit Company

Richmond Bus Redesign Faces Equity Complaints

Residents charge the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) with making service worse for low income residents.

April 2, 2019 - WVTF

How to Get Los Angeles' Jewish Communities on the Bus

Jewish communities in Los Angeles, though well served by public transit, tend to shy away from buses and trains. It's a familiar trend that's due for a change.

April 7, 2015 - Jewish Journal

Building a Better Bus Means Cribbing from Trains

Kris Hudson investigates the ways in which cities across America are retooling the way their buses look and function in order to attract 'choice riders.'

September 27, 2012 - The Wall Street Journal

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