Disability Advocates Want to Give Andy Byford’s Subway Accessibility Plan Some Teeth By David Meyer | Jul 18, 2018 | 2 Comments Byford has committed to doubling the pace of elevator installation. Advocates want that codified in an enforceable court agreement.
6 Principles for a Transit System That Makes Your City More Fair and Just By Angie Schmitt | Jul 17, 2018 | No Comments Transit should be a great social equalizer. In many cities, however, transit's potential to advance economic fairness is held in check because resources are distributed inequitably.
Does Your Transit Agency Board Look Like Its Riders? By Angie Schmitt | May 11, 2018 | 5 Comments Transit agency boards often aren't representative of transit riders in the regions they serve. That matters.
Only a Few U.S. Cities Are Growing Transit Ridership. Here’s What They’re Doing Right. By Angie Schmitt | Mar 23, 2018 | No Comments The recipe for success: Give transit agencies the resources to make systemwide improvements, don't just focus on one line at a time.
Beyond the MetroCard: Faster Buses, Better Rail Access, Fairer Fares By Ben Fried | Feb 28, 2018 | 10 Comments Changing the way we pay for transit is about much more than carrying around a new type of farecard.
Paging Mayor de Blasio — Fix Your Bus Lanes By David Meyer | Feb 26, 2018 | 9 Comments If good bus service was a priority for de Blasio, City Hall wouldn't let NYPD vehicles and delivery trucks obstruct bus lanes all over the city.