Transit Frequency

Yellow and silver Metro Transit light rail train pulling into outdoor station in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Twin Cities Trains Move to Fewer Cars, Higher Frequency

Headways will drop from 15 minutes to 12 minutes.

April 16, 2024 - Axios

Red public bus on street in San Antonio, Texas with line of four red e-scooters on sidewalk.

Mid-Size Cities Struggle to Provide Reliable Transit

Smaller transit agencies face some unique challenges.

January 18, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

MARTA Bus

MARTA to Increase Service Frequency, Reduce Routes

Atlanta transit users will likely have to trade higher frequency for fewer routes based on a new plan approved by a planning committee last week.

April 5, 2023 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Washington, D.C.

Washington Metro Draft Budget Includes Improved Frequency, Higher Fares

The D.C. transit agency plans to increase service in the hopes of boosting lagging ridership and avoiding layoffs and service disruptions.

December 8, 2022 - The Washington Post

Mobility App

Mobility as a Service Technology Will Not Solve the Country's Transportation Problems

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) relies on technology to streamline transportation and improve access. But apps are not going to be enough for people to leave their cars behind.

November 21, 2019 - CityLab

SEPTA Station

Coming Soon: A New Transit Map for Philadelphia

Transit is getting a new look.

July 12, 2019 - WHYY

Sunset

San Francisco's Outer Neighborhoods Fear Change from Housing Bill

Legislation from a former supervisor could transform much of San Francisco, particularly the outer-neighborhoods, by increasing heights and density along transit corridors. Opposition is growing.

February 22, 2018 - San Francisco Examiner

Late Buses Threaten Seattle Micro-Unit Development—Guess Why

An approved, 55 micro-unit, mixed-use development with no parking sited on a transit corridor with 15-minute headways has been halted by a legal ruling after neighborhood opponents proved the bus was not meeting its schedule.

August 12, 2017 - Seattle Weekly

Denver

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.

July 5, 2017 - TransitCenter

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