Thanks for reading! I am a professional transit planner based in Chicago, IL. I’ve worked at a mix of consulting firms and transit authorities, in both planning and operations positions. Currently the Regional Planning Program lead at the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA).
It's a Bus! It's a Van! It's… Microtransit?
Microtransit is in vogue. Cultivating a strong understanding for what it can and can't do will help prevent you from getting rizzed up by this charismatic mode of transportation.
Is the Bus Still Running? Seriously… is the Bus Still Running??
Faced with increased operating costs and the end of pandemic-era federal support, many transit systems across the United States find themselves grappling with tough decisions.
Good Transit Is Simple: Lessons in Good Route Design
Avoid loops, limit deviations, space stops appropriately, and respect layovers.
More Buses, Fewer Riders? Thoughts on the Ridership vs Coverage Tradeoff
Transit has to be useful, to be useful.
More Buses, More Riders: The Case for Frequent Transit
People can't take the bus that never comes.