New research shows that transit has been a critical lifeline for those still working outside their homes, even as more agencies face severe budget challenges. Many of those transit users are “essential workers” who tend to have lower incomes and are people of color.
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Transportation Advocates are Looking for Alternatives to Enforcement
Biking advocacy organizations are moving away from police enforcement as a strategy to improve roadway safety in light of the dangers and disproportionate financial burdens those strategies place on Black and Brown people.
More Evidence of Street Grid Rebound and Car Ownership Decline Since 1990s
A new study further illustrates the trend that the streets of the U.S. are becoming more gridded since the 1990s, and that, as streets become more gridded, car ownership declines.
Transit Agencies Are Taking Restrooms Seriously
A recent Transit Cooperative Research Program report highlights adequate restroom access as a key safety and public health issue for transit operators, and a growing priority among transit agencies around the country.
Sexual Harassment Is an Underreported Safety Issue on Transit
Although deterring sexual harassment in the overall public realm goes beyond the scope of a transit agency, there is still a lot that policy makers and transit agencies can do to make public transit safer for all.
Oakland Redefines Its Open Streets Program During the Pandemic
Oakland, CA, has added a new component to its Slow Streets program in order to address the concerns of vulnerable communities: Essential Places.
Oregon DOT Plans Improved Outreach to Diverse Stakeholder Groups
An audit by the Oregon Secretary of State shows successes and suggestions for ODOT, including shifting its stakeholder process to include more bicycle and pedestrian groups.
In a Commuting Utopia, Efficient Housing Location Could Cut Travel by One-Third
A new theoretical study shows the importance of transit oriented development in reducing automobile trips.
Complete streets are slower and more human scale
A new study from Colombia demonstrates that infrastructure like pedestrian bridges can be ineffective at improving safety.
Techniques for reducing crashes at multilane roundabouts
Multi-lane roundabouts introduce several types of crashes that are not possible at single-lane roundabouts. There are new design possibilities to increase safety for all road users.