Millions of people in cities worldwide lack sufficient access to public transit. In the United States, many live in transit deserts, where the demand for transit outweighs supply. Inadequate transit access may limit employment and educational opportunities for... More »
Campaigns to introduce what activists call “fair fares” on mass transit systems have recently taken root in U.S. cities. The idea behind these initiatives is to introduce a pricing system that is less regressive in order to promote equity for low-income riders... More »
Initiatives that aim to address geographically concentrated poverty often focus on providing affordable housing. While such housing projects may increase quality of life for residents, they are unlikely to reduce the concentration of poverty in particular area... More »
A new study compares transportation sectors in the US and Japan, suggesting that potential crossover for American policymakers is minimal. More »
Chicago’s Commissioner of Transportation Gabe Klein talks about the role of private-public partnerships in cities today. More »
The public benefits of mass transit resulting from a reduction in traffic alone outweigh the cost of public investment in infrastructure in the LA metropolitan area. More »
San Francisco's Controller discusses the financial implications of public investment in everything from mass transit to sports arenas More »
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High speed rail is coming, but where should it go? More »
Livability principles can help policymakers prioritize transit spending, especially for Bus Rapid Transit. More »