Bus Transit
The New Mayor Making a Point to Ride the Bus
File under: acts of political courage.
A Growing D.C. Corridor Gets Badly Needed Bus Service
The new 59 bus route down 14th Street in Washington, D.C. represents a major win for transit advocates.
Bus Drivers, Worried About Working Conditions, Use Super Bowl for Leverage
Minneapolis bus drivers who have been victims of 72 felony assaults since 2010, have long sought to improve what they call unsafe working conditions.
Friday Eye Candy: Cities Break Out the Festive Buses for the Holidays
Check out the holiday-themed buses rolling through the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and the Detroit Department of Transportation systems.
Shenzen Buses to Switch to 100 Percent Battery Power in a Global First
The city about to set a new standard for battery-powered electric bus transit was a small collection of fishing villages just 40 years ago.
Report: NYC Bus System in Crisis
A new report cites decreased ridership and dismal service despite a growing need for more and better routes.
Southern California Bus System Cuts Costs to Compete with L.A. Metro Light Rail
Bus riders can expect two rounds of fare increases, plus service cuts along the light rail route.
New York's 'Bus Forward' Plan to Add 21 Select Service Bus Routes
Critics of the Bus Forward plan say the it does not reflect the urgency of the need for better buses in New York City.
Cincinnati Looking for Transit Budget Solutions
Fare increases, a new tax, and a system redesign are some of the ideas on the table for Cincinnati's bus system as its operating transit agency struggles to deal with budget shortfalls.
Four Ideas to Improve D.C. Buses
It isn't always easy, especially for politicians and engineers, but there are proven ways to save a floundering bus system.
Should There Be a Minimum Age to Ride the Bus Unsupervised?
In a controversy that recalls the ongoing debate about "free range children," B.C.'s Ministry of Children and Family Development is telling one family that their kids aren't old enough to ride the bus alone.
Tampa Bay's HART Bus System will Lose 20 Percent of its Routes
Cuts mean an already meager transit service will cover less of the sprawling Hillsburough County Community.
Planning for the Rich by the Rich
Decision makers in cities can mistake their own preferences for the preferences of the city as a whole, which is doubly dangerous when elite preferences become the law of the land.
Philadelphia to Consider Bus System Redesign
Philadelphia is one of many American cities suddenly beset with declining bus ridership numbers, likely in part as a result of the popularity of transportation network companies.
Bus Lane, Not Bike Lane, Should Be Chicago Avenue's Priority
Chicago Avenue bus is one of Chicago's busiest. It deserves a bus lane.
Seattle Adds Bus Capacity to Accommodate Amazon Interns
Sometimes it seems like Seattle and Amazon have a symbiotic relationship.
L.A. Metro Announces Big Bus System Redo
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) announced plans last week to undertake a review of the agency's massive bus system. The redesign will hope to address declining ridership.
George Washington Bridge Bus Station Reopens After Delayed Renovation
The George Washington Bridge Bus Station should have reopened at the end of 2016, but now that it is, a lot of weary commuters have received a huge quality of life improvement.
Clearwater, Florida to Expand Bus Use to the Beach
All but one Clearwater City Council member voted to move forward with a transit center on Clearwater Beach. The hope is for fewer drivers to clog the roads on the way to a beach day.
Valley Metro Delivering on 'Phoenix Transportation 2050' Plan
Valley Metro announced a suite of bus service improvements this month, with even more potentially on the way later this year.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Caltrans
Smith Gee Studio
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
