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While transit programs are often focused on urban places, it’s just as important to rural communities to maintain transportation links.
Resilient urban mobility can be created by giving people options that ensure they can still move around when a shock affects one form of transportation.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a $1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to help fund public schools.
Cutting the state gas tax, as some have suggested, could lead to budget shortfalls down the line.
Although some high-speed rail has been built in the northeastern US, the rest of the country has almost none.
Commuters have complained about SEPTA’s poor conditions and unstable funding for nearly a century.
An information systems expert explains why fairness and transparency are key to introducing new AI-driven enforcement technologies to the public.
The success of SEPTA’s new Route 49 suggests public transit agencies can increase ridership by catering to current users instead of chasing car owners.
The disruptions caused by technology, the pandemic and climate change are reshaping how people and goods move in cities.
When US cities offered low-cost, high-quality public transit during World War II, buses and trains were full. Some cities are trying to revive that formula, after decades of disinvestment.
The 2024 Summer Games are going all in on renewable energy, recycled materials and more to shrink their carbon footprint. They’re a test bed for how big events can do better for the environment.
On-demand transit services use smart devices and real-time network information to schedule rides for passengers.
Gov. Kathy Hochul hit the brakes on congestion pricing in June but now is ready to roll, with a lower fee. Critics, including New Jersey officials and President-elect Donald Trump, remain opposed.
Decades of activism have resulted in legislation and infrastructure to make cities more accessible, but the lived experiences of disabled residents shows there’s still a long way to go.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected college towns profoundly and highlighted the complex relationship between universities and their host communities.
Communities and employers miss out when they don’t embrace disabled employees. Companies must be supportive and proactive about including and accommodating people with disabilities.
Transportation apps can make public transit more accessible for riders with disabilities. But many apps remain inaccessible due to the cost of adding features and the lack of regulations.
Crowding is increasingly affecting all kinds of public lands. Adjoining communities need to find ways to manage it, or risk harm to the attractions that make them a destination.
There is a continuing misunderstanding of rural realities by policymakers. Ultimately this puts transit out of reach for many rural areas.
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John Rennie Short is a Friend of The Conversation.Professor Emeritus of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Professor of Urban Policy and Planning, Hunter College
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