Voters in four suburban cities will decide next year whether to abandon Dallas Area Rapid Transit, a potential blow to the $850 million system that carries more than 50 million riders annually.
Los Angeles gasoline prices are reaching record highs and the Metro has reduced costs to encourage riders, yet many still aren’t riding public transit for safety concerns. Violent crimes on the system rose 36 percent last year.
Research from Carnegie Mellon University shows how replacing short car trips with bike and scooter trips can lead to less congestion, but local areas need more micromobility infrastructure for this positive outcome.
Highway construction receives bipartisan support, but Republican voters in Sun Belt cities have gained the most from the country’s car-centric transportation system, while transit is almost entirely backed by Democrats.
By focusing too much on innovative transportation options, like Zipcars, ride-sharing and scooters, the city has failed to meet the needs of its low-income residents who rely on public transit the most.
The industry overhaul hopes to make city-regulated taxis viable competitors to ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft. But some worry about the ordinance’s potential data-sharing and wage depression risks.
The Bay Area regional transit system is desperately trying to recover from the plummeting ridership numbers caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Officials expect the system’s budget deficit will be $1.2 billion by 2032.
America loves its cars and planes, but they are huge contributors of carbon to the atmosphere. What is the cleanest form of transit available?
The city’s mayor has announced that three MBTA bus routes will be fare-free starting in March, the first pilot in eliminating fares across the city. The fare-free routes primarily serve low-income individuals and people of color.
You can build all the subways you want, but they won’t produce city life without attention to what’s around them.
The Washington state Supreme Court will consider whether enforcing fares on public transit systems violates passengers’ rights. If upheld, the court’s ruling could have statewide ramifications.
From 1890-1930, they exploded across the American landscape, offering people the chance to own a home just outside the city. Lack of government support curtailed their growth, but these historic neighborhoods serve as models for efficient urban planning.
Omicron has hit MARTA, the region’s transit system, hard as drivers get sick or have to quarantine, which can sometimes cause last-minute trip cancellations. Passengers are suffering from the reduced service.
Boston’s new Mayor Michelle Wu has already added two free bus routes and a new poll finds approval for fare-free transit and especially strong support for giving low-income Massachusetts residents reduced fares.
Highway construction was at its peak when the nation’s capital conceived and built one of the most comprehensive rapid transit systems in modern America. Zachary Schrag explains how and why it happened.
As America moved forward from the pandemic's initial throes, transportation experts examined their role in social equity as they considered eliminating fares, expanding transit lines and starting a "mobility revolution."
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