Public Transit
How Federal Infrastructure Funds Can Build More Accessible Transit Systems
COMMENTARY | By taking significant steps towards increasing accessibility, public transit systems will better incorporate equity and social mobility into their operations.
Can Uber-like Public Transit Replace Old-fashioned Buses?
Transit agencies are turning to on-demand, shared-ride services to reach underserved communities.
Farebox Shortfalls Soon to Create ‘Sizable' Transit Budget Gaps
The problem is looming for big city transit agencies in places like New York and San Francisco, with ridership unlikely to recover before federal pandemic aid dries up, Fitch Ratings warns.
Transit Agencies Vulnerable to Cyber Threats, Researchers Warn
They say the sector is in need of a "twenty-first century security upgrade" and that physical infrastructure is sometimes supported by obsolete software.
Taking the Friction Out of Regional Transit Payments
With an upgraded app, Cleveland-area riders can buy fares for 14 transit agencies across the region.
Automated Buses Will Still Need Skilled Human Operators
Even as buses incorporate more automated features, the complexity of driving near pedestrians and in changing weather will require trained human operators, a new report says.
The Big Local Transit Projects the Biden Administration Wants to Fund
The president’s new budget proposal calls for directing hundreds of millions of dollars in construction grants to bus and rail improvements across six states.
Women Pay More for Transportation Than Men
A new white paper shows that women pay a “pink tax” because they have fewer mass transit options due to safety concerns and caring for children and the elderly.
Feds Award $2.2B in Grants to Local Transit Agencies
The money is meant to help with payroll and other day-to-day costs, as some bus and subway operators continue to struggle with ridership declines.
The Difficult Push to Build More Housing Near Transit
Some states and cities are adopting policies to promote dense development near bus and rail lines. But it can be a hard sell politically and sometimes has unintended consequences.
Transit Agencies Lease Real Estate to Generate Much-Needed Cash
They must replace revenue from riders, who have been slow to return.
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