The COVID-19 pandemic presents a sudden, severe threat for transit agencies across the country. During this crisis, TransitCenter will be shifting our focus to the specific challenges posed by the virus.
Read MoreOur latest video shows how simple, affordable, and straightforward changes could make transit a safe and viable option for parents.
Read MoreWhy not go fareless while also working to improve service? The reason is that the household costs imposed by the absence of good transit service stand out as the much more pressing problem to address. Transit in most U.S. cities is so infrequent and unreliable that major service improvements must be priority number one.
Read MoreResearchers at the MBTA have developed a model to examine how spatial, service, and demographic factors affect transit ridership at the neighborhood level.
Read MoreMary is a seasoned organizer whose campaign work for affordable housing, health care access, and economic justice has influenced policy at the local, state, and national levels.
Read MoreOur new report, “Derailed,” examines how Nashville's 2018 transit referendum was weakened by rushed, insular planning that produced a transportation package out of touch with the needs and desires of Nashville residents.
Read MoreIn our new podcast High Frequency, you’ll hear from the advocates, experts, and public officials working to improve American transit.
TransitCenter’s year-end awards, The Frequencies, recognize outstanding work by transit agencies and city governments to improve transit service. This is the first year of the awards, which recognize achievements in eight categories.
Read MoreTransitCenter's new report -- “Winning Transit” -- pulls together the experience of advocates throughout the country in a guide to running successful transit campaigns. We hope it will be a valuable resource for anyone involved in transit advocacy, whether they’re just starting out or already have some wins under their belt.
Read MoreOver the summer, LA transit riders caught a glimpse of what a more urgent approach to prioritizing bus service can do.
Read MoreIn Richmond, transit ridership has gone up by 17% following a bus network redesign and the debut of The Pulse, a center-running busway with all-day frequent service on the system's trunk route.
Read MoreThe Portland region is changing -- and an “all of the above” approach to transportation spending may not win out in Portland's upcoming ballot measure.
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