Transit
Op-Ed: It’s Time We Listen to Transit Operators
They're the backbone of any region's infrastructure. So let's act like it.
August 4, 2022
Public Bathroom Access An Undervalued But Necessary Element of Walking, Transit Infrastructure
Public bathrooms are necessities for anyone who makes their way through cities by foot, bike, public transit, or any other set of wheels, and cities and transit agencies are increasingly treating bathrooms as vital elements of public health and transportation infrastructure.
July 25, 2022
How a Transit App for the Blind Could Revolutionize How Everyone Rides
An app for people with visual impairments could help dismantle one of the steepest barriers that many Americans face.
July 21, 2022
Four Factors Driving the Bus Operator Shortage (And What to Do About Them)
Bus driver shortages are undermining transit agencies' efforts to recover from the pandemic. Here's what can be done.
July 20, 2022
Talking Headways Podcast: Walking with Pedestrian Dignity
What's it like to walk across America? It can be beautiful — but also assaultive.
July 14, 2022
Talking Headways Podcast: Bringing Joy with Transit in Atlanta
How to design the best bus network? Start off with a deep understanding of the city and its history.
July 7, 2022
Talking Headways Podcast: A Tour of Canadian Transit
Learn about the light rail in Ottawa, where they know when they need to expand!
June 30, 2022
Commentary: Recent Tragedies Another Example of How Dangerous Motorists Threaten Everyone
The press acts as if trains and grade crossings are the problem.
June 29, 2022
Talking Headways Podcast: Megaregions and Our Future
Why are megaregions so important for the future of our society and the planet?
June 16, 2022
Op-Ed: Why Decarceration Must Be A Part of Transportation Reform
Transit agencies can move from a policing model that seeks to detain, arrest, and imprison people to a system that carefully considers accessibility, affordability, mental health, public health, reentry, safety, and healing. Here's how.
June 15, 2022