Transit

London Underground

How London's Leading on Transit Data

Transport for London is forging ahead on several projects to collect and use more rider data. One initiative draws on WiFi connections to map users' paths through the London Underground.

December 13, 2017 - DW.com

Sign

Autonomous Bus Crashes on First Day of Service

The much-reported Las Vegas Autonomous bus got into a fender bender on its first day of service, the Las Vegas police department concluded the other vehicle was at fault.

November 20, 2017 - The Washington Post

Subway Sign

Comparing Metropolitan Areas by Transit-Accessible Jobs

The University of Minnesota has released its annual "Access Across America" report.

November 13, 2017 - Streetsblog USA

Uber's Accidental Argument Against Itself

The ride-sharing company produces a terrific illustration of how bad Bangkok traffic can be, but not how Uber would help.

November 11, 2017 - Streetsblog USA

Seattle Transit

Comparing Transit Choice by City

What does the way transit commuters move say about their city?

November 10, 2017 - Greater Greater Washington

Minnesota

Challenges of Access to Low Wage Jobs in the Suburbs

Companies struggling to get employees to work are turning to a variety of transportation alternatives not traditionally covered by transit agencies.

November 2, 2017 - Star Tribune

Second Avenue Subway

Ranking the Sustainability of Transportation Systems in North American Cities

Out of 23 cities, New York City came in first, Indianapolis came in 23rd.

November 1, 2017 - Smart Cities Dive

Bus in Snow

Do Bus-Only Cities Have More Bus Riders?

Does light rail increase or decrease transit ridership? This article compares "bus only" metro areas to those which have recently built light rail lines.

October 31, 2017 - Michael Lewyn

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System

San Diego's Journey From First to Worst in Public Transit and What Could Turn it Around

For much of the 20th century, San Diego led the nation in public transit firsts. Unfortunately, the region has slipped to the bottom of national transit rankings. Planning activist Murtaza Baxamusa explains how it happened and the needed reform.

October 17, 2017 - UrbDeZine

QLine Detroit

Ridership Drops As Detroit's QLine Streetcar Starts Charging

Since Detroit's new streetcar system started charging, ridership has dropped. Those who are riding aren't necessarily paying anyways.

September 28, 2017 - Crain's Detroit Business

Maglev

Maglev: Now Arriving in Beijing

Maglev trains are often touted for their performance in difficult conditions and their use of electric power.

September 24, 2017 - En.People.Cn

Parking Sign

Seattle-Area Park and Ride Costs Soar to $100,000 a Space

Charged with adding over 8,500 stalls, Sound Transit is facing rampant costs that call its park and ride strategy into question.

September 15, 2017 - The Seattle Times

Orange Line Bus

Why Replace Successful BRT With Rail?

The Orange Line, a bus rapid transit line running through Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, has been a success. To those calling for an expensive conversion to rail, several experts say, why bother?

August 20, 2017 - Curbed Los Angeles

Canary Wharf Station

What Will Become of London's Transit Megaproject After Brexit?

London's Crossrail promises faster commutes and neighborhood revitalization in a global economic hub. But what if Brexit puts a damper on that future?

August 18, 2017 - The New York Times

HART Rail Honolulu

Financial Stress Plagues Honolulu Rail

The Honolulu Rail Transit Project was slated to cost $5.2 billion. That figure has doubled as construction progresses, leaving the city scrambling for funds amid public outcry.

August 4, 2017 - CityLab

Downtown Dallas

New DART Board Members Actually Ride Transit

Dallas rapid transit organization takes the rare step of bringing riders and transit advocates onto their board.

July 6, 2017 - The Dallas Morning News

Denver

Denver to Step Up Its Transit Game

Recent studies find that central Denver is still woefully underserved when it comes to transit accessibility. On the table are streetscape improvements to make life easier for pedestrians and transit riders.

July 5, 2017 - TransitCenter

Bus Stop

Op-Ed: There Are No 'Captive' Transit Riders

Alex Baca argues that the dichotomy of "captive" versus "choice," while somewhat distasteful, is also incorrect. Transit can always stand to lose existing ridership through poor service.

July 3, 2017 - Greater Greater Washington

East-West BRT

What to Know About Milwaukee's Proposed East-West Bus Rapid Transit Project

Ambitious hopes ride on a proposed bus rapid transit route connecting Downtown Milwaukee with the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in Wauwatosa.

June 19, 2017 - Urban Milwaukee

Cupertino

Apple's New Headquarters: Sprawling and Sprawl-Inducing

Apple's new campus contains thousands of parking spaces, but neither transit options nor daycare.

June 16, 2017 - Wired

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