Buses
Transit Vote 2016: Indianapolis’s Chance to Get a Real Transit System
The presidency and Congress aren't the only things at stake when voters go to the polls next month. In several cities, people will also be deciding the future of their transit and transportation systems. With the odds of increasing federal transit funding looking remote in gridlocked Washington, these local ballot measures take on even more importance. Before the election, Streetsblog will be looking at what's at stake in some of the big transit ballot initiatives, starting with Indianapolis.
October 13, 2016
Send Us Your Nominations for the Sorriest Bus Stop in America
Streetsblog's "Sorriest Bus Stop in America" contest is back by popular demand.
June 22, 2016
A New Blueprint for Streets That Put Transit Front and Center
The National Association of City Transportation Officials has released a new design guide to help cities prioritize transit on their streets.
April 15, 2016
Tourists Keep Their Trolleys While Memphis Bus Riders Face Devastating Cuts
Memphis's transit system is in crisis.
March 31, 2016
Ridership on the Upswing After Houston’s Bus Network Redesign
In August, Houston debuted its new bus network, reconfigured to increase frequent service, expand weekend hours, and improve access to jobs.
January 4, 2016
Detroit Bus Driver Contract Offers Bonuses When Ridership Rises
A new labor contract between the Detroit Department of Transportation and ATU Local 26 explicitly ties bus driver bonuses to ridership increases.
October 7, 2015
More Transit Agencies Adding WiFi on Buses
Escambia County, Florida announced WiFi on its buses last week. So did Charleston, South Carolina. Kansas City had it months before. And Atlanta's working on it too.
October 5, 2015
Fewer People Are Riding the Bus Because There Are Fewer Buses to Ride
Remember when the Great Recession decimated transit agency budgets, but the White House and Congress refused to step in and fund bus service while spending billions of dollars to subsidize car purchases? Well, the hangover continues to this day, leaving bus riders in the lurch.
May 29, 2015
It’s Time to Vote for the Sorriest Bus Stop in America
We asked you to point us to the nation's worst bus stops and you answered. After receiving dozens of nominees from our readers, Streetsblog editors narrowed the pool down to eight very sorry bus stops.
February 6, 2015
Turning a Suburban Retail Bus Stop Into a Place People Want to Go
This post is part of a series featuring stories and research that will be presented at the Pro-Walk/Pro-Bike/Pro-Place conference September 8-11 in Pittsburgh.
August 11, 2014