Bus Stops
Streetsblog California
A Transit Hub Needs to Expand–Will Moving it Help or Hurt Passengers?
Relocating a transit hub is tricky. Responsible use of public moneys, impacts on passengers, improving service--it can all be a balancing act. And then what if everything else will be moving?
July 25, 2019
Making it Easier to Get to Transit via Walking, Bicycling
Encouraging people to opt for a "first-mile/last-mile" connection via active, zero emission modes requires integration of policies, plans, designs, and funding
July 19, 2019
One Neat Trick to Speed Up Bus Journeys
It's called "bus stop balancing." It's cheap and it's one of the most effective ways to speed up bus journeys.
June 28, 2019
Detroit Bus Shelters Aren’t Where You Need ‘Em
Bus shelters didn't match up with high-ridership stops. Just moving them around could have a big impact on access.
June 20, 2019
One of the Nation’s ‘Sorriest’ Bus Stops Gets Upgrade
It's still no beauty, but Suffolk County's appearance in the Elite Eight of our annual "Sorry Bus Stop" contest inspired local officials into action. You're welcome, Islip.
December 14, 2018
Editorial: Vote on Temescal to Test Core Values
Is a human in a car equal to a human on foot, on bike, or on public transportation?
December 12, 2018
How Can Transit Agencies Get Bus Stops Right?
Most agencies have neglected this critical piece of transit infrastructure. But TransitCenter explains what the best agencies do right.
October 9, 2018
OPINION: We Should Put a Bus Shelter at Every Stop in America
It's not okay to make elderly people with arthritis wait in the rain and mud. We estimate we could install a bus shelter at every stop in America for between $2.8 and $5.2 billion.
October 2, 2018
It’s Over! Vancouver Has ‘Sorriest Bus Stop’
The horrendous bus stop on the Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows, just outside of Vancouver, has won our annual contest, trouncing Cincinnati in a 58%-42% landslide.
September 14, 2018
“Sorriest Bus Stops” Contest Final Pits Cincinnati vs. Vancouver
Which deserves the shame of being called the Sorriest Bus Stop in (North) America? Voting ends Thursday.
September 11, 2018
