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Op-ed: Want Riders? Then Run Frequent Service
And run trains and buses early in the morning and late at night. In other words, it's about the operations, stupid.
Ron Kilcoyne
June 26, 2023
‘Citizens Academies’ for Transit Riders Teach Self-Advocacy
Courses offered by advocacy groups can help public transit riders, enthusiasts, and community stakeholders understand their local transportation systems and power structures.
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June 20, 2023
Five Things Missing In The Built Environment For Families With Young Children
Too often, U.S. cities aren't designed with the needs of young children and their caregivers in mind. Here's how to change that.
The post Five Things Missing In The Built Environment For Families With Young Children appeared first on Streetsblog USA.
Barry Greene Jr.
June 15, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Washington State Legislative Roundup
But this conversation isn't just about Washington, oh no. The issues raised are playing out nationally.
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June 15, 2023
Notes from Switzerland: Transit Fare Integration is Key to Success
Seamless Bay Area's Ian Griffiths just got a tour of what is almost inarguably the world's best transit and intercity rail system. Streetsblog is happy to share his observations with readers.
Ian Griffiths
June 13, 2023
Hope for Bay Area Transit as State Budget Deal Reached
It's not 100 percent guaranteed yet, but a last-minute deal seems to have restored billions in transit funding that will allow BART, Muni, AC Transit and other agencies to maintain services
June 12, 2023
Weekend Roundup: Transit Cuts Protest, Caltrain Runs Electric
...and BART fares to go up
June 9, 2023
Rail Problem: House GOP Wants to Undermine Trains Exactly When We Need Them Most
The future of interstate rail travel is in jeopardy if the White House caves to House Republican spending cuts as part of the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations, advocates say.
May 25, 2023
Action Item: Urge Phillip Ting to Save Transit
Join the chorus in urging lawmakers to fund transit.
May 25, 2023
Opinion: Feds Must Give Transit the Support (And Flexibility) It Needs Right Now
Budget shortfalls coupled with inflation and rising transit operating costs, threaten to cause the “transit death spiral.” We must not let that happen.
May 24, 2023
