Around the Block
Transit Ridership Slumping? Not in Canada.
It's not complicated: Canadian cities run better, more abundant transit service than American cities.
April 23, 2018
Democracy Dies in… Bus Lanes?
Advocates successfully got Montgomery County to consider adding bus lanes to its BRT plan. Anti-transit NIMBYs see a conspiracy.
February 26, 2018
The Case for Decriminalizing Fare Evasion
We wouldn't throw people in jail for shorting a parking meter $3. And we shouldn't do it for transit riders either.
February 22, 2018
Looking for the Fulfillment That Car Ads Promise? You Won’t Get It From Driving.
Car commercials promise emotional fulfillment to mask the fact that driving is stultifying and sedentary.
February 5, 2018
Making Space for E-Bikes on the Streets and in the Law
In Washington state, advocates are working with state legislators to clarify the rules for e-bike operation on streets and trails.
January 31, 2018
The Racist Dog Whistles in Complaints About Dockless Bike-Share
One commenter on a Georgetown listserv urged people to call the cops on bike-share riders for the offense of biking in the street.
January 24, 2018
How to Engage With Transit Agencies That Resist Change
Transit agencies often get blamed for things that are beyond their control -- and that can make them defensive.
January 22, 2018
How Dangerous Walking Conditions Disadvantage Women
Women's trips tend to be shorter and better suited to walking or biking - but few streets are design to get around safely on foot, especially with children.
January 19, 2018
China’s Investment in Subways Puts the U.S. to Shame
China is building new subway lines at an astounding pace, quickly surpassing the U.S.'s legacy systems.
January 18, 2018
Between Your Bus Stop and Your Job — A Deadly Road
If you take the bus to work, in most of America there's a cruel barrier at the end of your commute: a dangerous road between your bus stop and your job.
January 17, 2018
