Public Transit
15 articles
My City's Transit Faces Crisis Without Decisive Action
While New York City's Mayor and Governor recently announced ambitious plans to speed up their buses, an author for OregonLive questioned whether our region still cares about TriMet and ensuring a stro
How City Hall Decisions Shape Public Transit Policy and Funding
In Winston-Salem, the City Council directly appoints all eight members of the Transit Authority, effectively granting local politicians complete control over the city's bus system operations and fundi
New transit technologies and fare systems improve rider experience.
Waymo's fleet of over 2,500 robotaxis now provides approximately 450,000 paid rides weekly across 10 U.
Local transit authorities must build trust to improve user experience.
City crews removed protective bollards and curbs on several recently-installed bikeways in early March 2025, an action that Chief of Streets Jascha Franklin Hodge questioned, according to Streetsblog
San Jose State students get unlimited Bay Area transit
During its pilot phase, San Jose State University students made 163% more inter-transit-agency transfers, revealing a massive untapped demand for public transit.
Federal grants fuel transit agency modernization plans for 2026
Chatham County commissioners approved a $42 million budget for the local transit agency, the Chatham Area Transit (CAT), but only after demanding a forensic audit, route restorations, and renegotiated
Wayne County Transit Millage Decision Looms Amid Confusion
Wayne County officials are facing a formal complaint alleging they violated campaign finance law by partnering with an advocacy group to promote the upcoming transit millage.
Federal transit funding cuts will cripple local transit.
Valley Transit, Mat-Su's primary public bus service, faces canceling all Saturday service and halving bus routes because a proposed $250,000 local funding cut will trigger a disproportionate $750,000
World Cup Ridership Soars 160% at Milpitas Station, Public Transit Proves Indispensable
BART's Milpitas Station saw its ridership surge by over 160 percent during the World Cup, a dramatic indicator of how major events can test and transform urban transit.
EVs Will Cause Public Transit Gridlock By 2026
Despite their environmental benefits, the presence of electric cars in bus lanes actively impedes the efficiency of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in urban centers, creating significant delays for th
City Council Approves Mixed-Use Development at 3240 W Lawrence
In a city often defined by its car culture, Chicago's City Council just approved a 26-unit residential development in Albany Park with zero car parking spaces!
Free Public Transit for Seniors in Cities Sparks Fierce Debate
Seoul Metro reported a staggering 383.
Why Are Host Cities Investing Billions in Public Transit for Major Events?
In Los Angeles, 28 major transit projects are being fast-tracked for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, but some of these multi-billion dollar upgrades were envisioned decades ago.
Public transit must be prioritized for sustainable urban growth
In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where 23% of the population lives in poverty, over 80% of public transit riders lack a car and rely on a system that charges just a dollar per ride, according to...
CDOT Seeks Feedback on Colorado Boulevard BRT Plan
Between 2018 and 2022, Colorado Boulevard, a corridor now slated for major transit upgrades, saw 117 fatal or serious crashes, marking it as a high-injury network area.