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Boston Fixed Its Most Frustrating Street for Bus Riders, But Just for a Month
A few orange cones were all it took to vastly improve trips for thousands of bus riders. So why is the city going backward?
June 5, 2018
Fixed-Route Buses Are the Future, Jarrett Walker Argues, Urging Skepticism of Technology
Even if a big bus in the suburb looks empty some of the time, it's still the most efficient choice, Jarrett Walker said at a conference.
March 14, 2018
America’s Bus Stops Are Too Close Together
Bus service is faster for everyone if stops are about a quarter mile apart instead of crammed close together.
October 31, 2017
Portland Has a Plan to Do for Buses What It Did for Cycling
Portland officials are developing a plan for a network of "Enhanced Transit Corridors," carving out space in the street for buses so vehicles with 30 passengers aren't stuck in a quagmire of vehicles carrying just one.
June 23, 2017
The "regressive" label often gets trotted out by proponents of cheap motoring, whether they're opposing a gas tax, tolls, or car fees. The problem with this argument is that many poor people don't own cars and are harmed by a transportation system that prioritizes driving instead of transit.
March 9, 2017
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