Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Transit

Will Private Transit Startups Help or Hurt Public Transit?

By Angie Schmitt | Apr 30, 2015 | No Comments

The rise of private transit operators like Bridj, Leap, and Uberpool has raised questions about equity in places including the Bay Area, where such services are fast replicating. A related issue is the impact they will have on traditional public transit systems. Private transit vehicles have been described as “like a lounge on wheels,” with […]

Getting More Out of Transit By Making It Easy to Walk or Bike to Stations

By Angie Schmitt | Apr 15, 2015 | No Comments

The DC region is working on a plan to get the most out of its transit infrastructure by making it easier and safer to walk or bike to subways and commuter rail. The region’s Transportation Planning Board recently conducted a big audit to figure out which stations have additional capacity, and what barriers prevent people […]