Public Transit
Public Transit Has to Come Back
The pandemic shouldn’t become a pretext for giving up on subways and buses.
San Francisco and D.C. Transit Agencies Consider Big Layoffs, Service Cuts
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Grocery stores with pharmacies buying medical-grade freezers for vaccines … Virginia looking for citizen members of its new redistricting commission … California governor denies parole for Manson follower.
Austin Embraces $7 Billion Transit Investment Plan
City voters approved a tax hike that will fund a new rail system, bus routes, and shuttles, in addition to investments in bike lanes, sidewalks, and urban trails.
No More Rush Hour? A Look at the Pandemic’s Impact on Traffic
The average number of vehicle miles traveled was 16% lower in July than the previous year, and rush hour traffic is now more spread out over time, according to a new report.
Federal Government to Offer $10M to Research Covid Spread on Public Transportation
Major cities could be excluded from receiving grants for “permitting anarchy, violence, and destruction,” per a presidential memo cited in the funding opportunity.
Transit Authority Looks to Bus Lanes to Reduce Crowding, Encourage Social Distancing
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will add up to 14 miles of dedicated bus lanes in Boston and its suburbs to improve bus service, aiming to provide customers with room to spread out and spend less time onboard.
New Study Will Look at Risks to Transit Workers From Virus
A research team will focus on New York City, where the coronavirus has taken a heavy toll on the transit workforce.
Fear of Public Transit Got Ahead of the Evidence
COMMENTARY | Many have blamed subways and buses for coronavirus outbreaks, but a growing body of research suggests otherwise.
D.C.'s Transit System Won't Fully Restart Service Until Next Spring
A phased recovery plan for the Metro system in the Washington, D.C. area doesn't envision a quick return to normal levels of service. Across the country, transit agencies are figuring out how to balance safety and service.
Public Transit Systems Adapt to Plummeting Ridership
Cities are struggling with concerns about safety and low ridership. In some places, officials are taking advantage of the situation to finish long awaited transportation projects.
Transit Agencies' Challenge Is to Balance Service with Safety
From distributing face masks to offering free rides, transit agencies have adopted different approaches to protecting workers and passengers. But union leaders say more needs to be done to keep workers safe.
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