Posts tagged Buses
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One-quarter of Virginia’s transit systems operate fare free. Here’s why.
A number of Virginia’s transit agencies made buses free during the pandemic, and a lot of them are now making the change permanent. For many, it’s not only about providing a public service: it makes financial sense for the agency itself. Keep reading…
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Governor Moore plans drastic Commuter Bus service cuts. Let’s restructure instead.
Governor Moore has proposed cutting all but the highest-ridership Commuter Bus lines. While some cuts are needed, this is an opportunity to think more strategically about how to restructure and retain riders. Keep reading…
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Ride On ranks as a bigger bus agency than any between DC and Atlanta
Quiet, unassuming Ride On’s ridership ranks higher than many big-city peers. Keep reading…
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For Virginia, WMATA’s Better Bus network redesign means evolution, not revolution
WMATA’s better bus network redesign team put out a “visionary map” that includes some significant changes for Virginia riders. Check it out, then tell WMATA what you think. Keep reading…
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What Better Bus means for riders in Maryland and Virginia
Metro’s Better Bus network is a big deal for riders in Maryland and Virginia! Here are the highlights of the proposed bus system redesign, and how you can give Metro your feedback before the comment period ends June 18. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Prince George’s County population decline is largest in region
Prince George’s County’s population declines the most of any Washington region jurisdiction between 2021 and 2022. WMATA bus redesign map coming on Monday. DC councilmember questions DCHA director bonus in oversight hearing. Keep reading…
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Why it’s so hard to build bus shelters in Virginia
Why Virginia bus stop improvements are locked in battles between individual jurisdictions and the Virginia Department of Transportation and other state agencies. Keep reading…
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National links: The relationship between bus transit access and poverty
Transit access impacts economic outcomes: new data confirms what we’ve long understood. Debating transit priorities amid reduced ridership and funding. A whole lot of urban land is dedicated to car storage. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC can learn lessons from other cities with fare-free buses
As DC prepares for fare-free buses, lessons are being learned in other cities with free transit. Amazon pledges to invest millions for affordable housing in North Bethesda. First Gen Z Congressman struggles to find housing in DC. Keep reading…
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A 1944 proposal for a DC streetcar subway would have been the largest in the US
In 1944 there was a proposal for a DC streetcar subway that would be twice as long as other US systems. Keep reading…