What D.C. Metro Inspectors Found During the System Shutdown
Fri 11:18am By Angie Schmitt
The D.C. Metro was shut down for 29 hours straight earlier this week while inspectors checked for…Architect of Houston Bus Overhaul: “Why Haven’t More Agencies Done This?”
Mar 17, 2016, 11:10 am By Angie SchmittHouston’s optimized network of frequent bus service. Map via Human Transit Last time we checked in…D.C. Metro Shutdown Should Be a Wakeup Call: Spend Smart on Transit
Mar 16, 2016, 11:06 am By Angie Schmitt
Today’s emergency 24-hour shutdown of the D.C. Metro system is a transit embarrassment of…Imagining a New Future for Empty Garages
Mar 15, 2016, 11:23 am By Angie Schmitt
If shared fleets of self-driving cars really do hit the streets in the next decade, some big…Gun Lobby’s New Target: The Bus
Mar 14, 2016, 12:02 pm By Angie Schmitt
Letting people carry firearms on transit vehicles is a new priority for the gun lobby in several…How to Get Airport Transit Right
Mar 11, 2016, 11:19 am By Angie Schmitt
The big rail line to the airport is an awfully seductive transit project to many political decision…It’s True: The Typical Car Is Parked 95 Percent of the Time
Mar 10, 2016, 11:49 am By Angie Schmitt
Cars are a very inefficient transportation technology for too many reasons to count. They take…All the Best Places in Cleveland Are Illegal Under Its Current Zoning
Mar 9, 2016, 11:00 am By Angie Schmitt
East Fourth Street in Cleveland could not be built under the city’s current zoning code without a…What Mister Rogers Can Teach Us About Cities and NIMBYism
Mar 8, 2016, 11:10 am By Brad Aaron
If you spend much time at community meetings, or you’re a Leslie Knope fan, you know that public…Attention Cities: To Encourage Walking, Don’t Overlook the Basics
Mar 7, 2016, 11:02 am By Brad Aaron
When it comes to making it easier and safer for people to get around on foot, is your city covering…Rescuing New Ideas From the Purgatory of Old Bureaucracy
Mar 4, 2016, 11:28 am By Ben Fried
Louisville has solid transportation goals, but it’s having trouble delivering on them. Your city…It’s Happening: Construction of Maryland’s Purple Line Set to Start This Year
Mar 3, 2016, 11:05 am By Ben FriedYesterday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that a contractor has been selected to build the…A Car-Free Downtown and Other Ideas From Portland’s Mayoral Debate
Mar 2, 2016, 11:20 am By Ben Fried
It’s always interesting to see what mayoral candidates say about streets and transportation in a…Why One Street Safety Advocate Will Never Go to a DOT Meeting Again
Mar 1, 2016, 11:47 am By Angie Schmitt
Residents in Saint Paul worked with Minnesota DOT to include safety improvements for biking and…Can Ride-Hailing Apps Become More Like Buses and Less Like Taxis?
Feb 29, 2016, 11:19 am By Angie Schmitt
A big part of reducing car traffic involves using cars more efficiently. Ride-hailing services…Portland Figured Out How to Get Kids Walking and Biking to School Again
Feb 26, 2016, 11:05 am By Angie Schmitt
After 15 years of Safe Routes to School investments, more Portland kids are walking, biking, or…Death By a Thousand Cuts: Sprawl, State Neglect Crippling Cleveland Transit
Feb 25, 2016, 10:50 am By Angie Schmitt
According to a recent analysis by the Century Foundation, during the recession and recovery…Will Congress Keep TIGER Going?
Feb 24, 2016, 11:18 am By Angie Schmitt
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced this week that U.S. DOT is seeking applications…Cutting Social Services to Pay for Highways, and Other Bad Road Lobby Ideas
Feb 23, 2016, 11:11 am By Angie Schmitt
Missouri drivers keep getting a break on the gas tax, thanks to inflation. Transit riders have no…Albuquerque’s Big Choice: Prioritize Streets for Transit, or Stagnate
Feb 22, 2016, 11:31 am By Angie Schmitt
Albuquerque is at a pivotal moment that could determine whether it becomes more a walkable and…
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