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February 25, 2020
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A growing number of transit agencies recognize that policing cannot serve as a one-size-fits-all response to crime - real or perceived.

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April 1, 2019
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in 4 steps

Federal transportation policy in the US has largely failed to produce useful transit. While the lion’s…

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February 19, 2019
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Does the workforce at your transit agency reflect its riders?

In addition to being service providers, transit agencies are major employers. But the demographics of transit…

Report
January 17, 2019
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Why LA’s Measure M hasn’t led to greater transit use

In 2016 Los Angelenos approved Measure M, a ½-cent sales tax increase that will raise $120…

Transit Tool
December 3, 2018
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Expanded Service, Flexible Fares and Welcoming Infrastructure

Having children is often associated with increases in car use. But this need not be the…

Transit Tool
September 24, 2018
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3 arguments against AV hucksterism

When it comes to addressing urban transportation problems, autonomous vehicles are not the answer. And yet,…

Transit Tool
June 19, 2018
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Adding Service, Service Adjustments and Operating Innovations

How do you make transit more useful for everyone? Investing in service frequency is a sure…

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May 16, 2018
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How Cities and Transit Systems Can Stop Worrying and Join Forces

In order to keep and attract riders, transit must be frequent, fast, and reliable. Maintaining frequent,…