Transit
Report: New Jersey May See Red over Congestion Pricing, but Garden State Gets Plenty of MTA Green
“The MTA is a major job creator and contributor to the region’s economy, and it is clear that New Jersey businesses are big players in MTA contracting."
June 29, 2023
Un-Fare: NYC Council Demands More Funding for Reduced Transit
The pressure is building on NYC Mayor Eric Adams to bring true equity to transit in the mostly bus and subway riding town.
June 28, 2023
‘Urban Doom Loop’? This Planner Says Cities Ain’t Dead Yet
“For both the nation’s leading metros and for the country as a whole, the stakes of getting this right are enormous.”
June 27, 2023
Op-ed: Want Riders? Run Frequent Service
And run trains and buses early in the morning and late at night. In other words, it's about the operations, stupid.
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June 26, 2023
‘Citizens Academies’ for Transit Riders Teach Self-Advocacy
Courses offered by advocacy groups can help public transit riders, enthusiasts, and community stakeholders understand their local transportation systems and power structures.
Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza
June 21, 2023
Can ‘Personal Rapid Transit’ Really Replace Buses and Trains?
Is a shared autonomous vehicle on a dedicated track really the same as public transportation? San Jose thinks so — and officials are about to bet big on it.
June 20, 2023
Five Things Missing In The Built Environment For Families With Young Children
Too often, U.S. cities aren't designed with the needs of young children and their caregivers in mind. Here's how to change that.
June 16, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Washington State Legislative Roundup
But this conversation isn't just about Washington, oh no. The issues raised are playing out nationally.
June 15, 2023
Rail Problem: House GOP Wants to Undermine Trains Exactly When We Need Them Most
The future of interstate rail travel is in jeopardy if the White House caves to House Republican spending cuts as part of the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations, advocates say.
May 26, 2023
Opinion: Feds Must Give Transit the Support (And Flexibility) It Needs Right Now
Budget shortfalls coupled with inflation and rising transit operating costs, threaten to cause the “transit death spiral.” We must not let that happen.
May 24, 2023
