transit
Opinion: Why Curbside Bus Lanes Aren’t Great
"Throughout my career as a bus advocate, I have been skeptical of curbside bus lanes. They are exceedingly easy to block. In fact, most curbside bus lanes come with a list of both illegal and legal encroachments." Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on Reorientations and is republished here with the permission of the author.
March 17, 2021
SORRIEST BUS STOPS 2021: A First-Round Matchup of Underwhelming Urban Stations
Our first first-round matchup pits terrible bus stops in Philadelphia and Quebec City. Remember to vote!
March 16, 2021
Believe It Or Not, These Aren’t Even the Sorriest Bus Stops in America
On Wednesday, we'll begin our annual contest to find the worst bus stop in America. Here are the dishonorable mentions.
March 15, 2021
Send Us Your Nominees for the Sorriest Bus Stops!
It's the return of our beloved contest – inspired by the NCAA's March Madness bracket!
March 7, 2021
Opinion: How Elected Officials Can Improve Public Transit: It Starts with Actually Riding the Bus
While local officials debate the best ways to improve their respective transit systems, the truth is that most of them lack a real-world perception of their own local transit systems.
March 4, 2021
What The Next Federal Infrastructure Bill Would Look Like If Cities Were In Charge
If city and regional leaders were the ones writing next federal infrastructure bill, mass transit would be a top priority and highways would be de-emphasized, a new study suggests.
February 16, 2021
Five Highlights from Pete Buttigieg’s Confirmation Hearing
The Secretary of Transportation nominee, Pete Buttigieg, used his confirmation hearing to reaffirm his support for mass transit and complete streets.
January 21, 2021
Four Unanswered Questions about Biden’s Transportation Relief Plan
Transit advocates are applauding President-elect Biden's COVID-19 relief plan, but wonder whether it will be enough to save the green modes that millions of Americans rely on.
January 15, 2021
Why Sustainable Transportation Advocates Need to Talk About Seating
When we talk about increasing access to sustainable transportation, many street safety advocates fail to talk about placing benches with anywhere near the fervor with which we talk laying train track or building bike lanes. That needs to change.
January 7, 2021
Back on Track: What’s Next for the RTD Board of Directors?
The main challenge facing the RTD Board is to increase ridership and revenue while providing transportation that is safe and equitable for everyone. Johnson is optimistic: "We just have to be willing to roll up our sleeves and look at what's before us.”
December 18, 2020