Full Bio
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).
What Is Good Transit?
Good Transit is frequent. Good Transit is reliable. Good Transit is (reasonably) fast. Good Transit feels safe.
Wow, These Bus Stops are Close Together! The Case for Bus Stop Balancing.
Appropriate bus stop spacing keeps the bus moving and ensures people get where they need to be in a reliable amount of time.
Meet the Columnist Behind our new Limited Series: Transit Planning 101!
Between now and December, Chicago transit planner — and operator! — Joshua Woods will bring Planetizen readers back to school for a deep dive into what it takes to keep the bus running. Literally.