Public Transportation
State and Local Transit Won in a Landslide Yesterday
And that may be *because* — not despite of — a pandemic that terrified millions of Americans off buses and trains.
November 4, 2020
Transportation Measures to Watch on Election Day
Even if you don't live in a district that's considering one of these propositions, they could serve as a model for your own community soon.
November 2, 2020
STUDY: Streetcars Symbolize the Dangers of ‘Colorblind’ Transit Planning
Transit can be a powerful tool for mobility justice — but if we're not deliberate, it can be a tool for reinforcing white supremacy, too.
October 26, 2020
Can Austin Supersize Transit Without Supercharging Gentrification?
Voters in Austin might soon approve a historic ballot measure that would radically increase transit access — and fund an anti-displacement program that could become a model for communities across the U.S.
October 26, 2020
Could Car Share Become a Part of Transit?
For more than 20 years, U.S. car-sharing services have failed to deliver on the promise of reducing private vehicle ownership at large scale — but an innovative new business model rolling out on the streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul soon may give the industry the jolt it needs.
October 21, 2020
Concerns Raised about Equity of Northeast Pollution Pact
Will the Climate Transportation Initiative sufficiently benefit the low-income communities and people of color who have been disproportionately affected by pollution? Environmentalists are concerned it doesn't go far enough.
October 19, 2020
Report: Three Million People Could Lose Transit Access Soon
And Black, brown and low-income city residents will bear the brunt.
September 29, 2020
Cali 2035 Gas Car Ban Barely Mentions Non-Drivers
September 24, 2020
8 Ways To Make School Buses Safer During COVID-19
Short trips. Masks for everyone. Far fewer passengers than before.
September 8, 2020
Op-Ed: Do Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses Make Sense for Cities?
Battery-powered electric vehicles make up the lion's share of U.S. fleets. Could hydrogen-powered vehicles play a role?
August 25, 2020
