Reports and Transit Tools
I Want To Read:
Reports are long-form research, while TransitTools are designed for quick digestion.
The Limits of Microtransit
With its flexible routing, microtransit can seem like the solution to longstanding first-mile/last-mile challenges. But microtransit has inherent limitations, and the results don't justify the hype.
A Fare Framework:
Agencies with strategic fare policies produce a better experience for riders, making transit more affordable, accessible, and convenient to use.
Bus Operators + Transit
From New Jersey to Denver to Los Angeles, transit agencies across the US are experiencing an alarming bus operator shortage.
Bus Stop Balancing
One of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to speed up bus trips is by extending the average distance between bus stops, otherwise known as bus stop balancing.
Green New Deal + Transit
Federal transportation policy in the US has largely failed to produce useful transit. While the lion’s…
Who Rules Transit?
In addition to being service providers, transit agencies are major employers. But the demographics of transit…
Who’s on Board 2019
This report draws on results from focus groups and a survey of 1,700 transit riders in…
Voting is the Easy Part
In 2016 Los Angelenos approved Measure M, a ½-cent sales tax increase that will raise $120…
The Data Transit Riders Want
High quality transit data that digitally depicts, in real-time, schedules, route networks, vehicle locations, fare structures, and ridership patterns makes...
Families + Transit
Having children is often associated with increases in car use. But this need not be the…
From Sorry to Superb
Bus stops are the front door to American public transit systems: they are where half of transit riders wait for...
Robot Cars vs. Transit
When it comes to addressing urban transportation problems, autonomous vehicles are not the answer. And yet,…