Will Atlanta Double Down on Its Streetcar Mistake?
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The streetcar is slow because it runs in mixed traffic. Atlanta's new light rail lines might also share lanes with cars.
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House Bill Would Require Agencies to Address Sexual Harassment on Buses and Trains
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Transit agencies would have to develop clear, well-publicized protocols enabling passengers and employees to report cases of sexual harassment and assault, and to train staff how to respond to such complaints.
Bill de Blasio’s L Train Shutdown
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If it wasn't already clear that surface streets will have to do serious heavy lifting during the L shutdown, there's no longer any doubt. And yet, the person who can exercise the most control over the streets, Mayor de Blasio, remains stuck in a state of feckless apathy regarding the impending cataclysm.
Does Your Transit Agency Board Look Like Its Riders?
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Transit agency boards often aren't representative of transit riders in the regions they serve. That matters.
Back to Square One for Nashville Transit
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Local advocates say a package with more emphasis on core bus service and affordable housing could perform better at the polls.
Minneapolis Figured Out the Formula for Increasing Bus Ridership
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On the A Line, riders can board at any door, buses get priority at traffic lights, and stops are spaced every half mile.