Urban Edge
Excerpt: Many Cities Have Transit. How Many Have Good Transit?
Read from renowned transit expert Christof Spieler's new book, "Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of US Transit."
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Getting More People to Use Transit in the Houston Area
A new report identifies areas where transit ridership underperforms expectations and points to a range of potential changes and considerations.
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Why Doesn't Houston Have Scooters Yet?
Some see them as litter. Others as a simple transportation solution for short trips around town.
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Traffic Is The Biggest Problem. Transit Is The Solution, According to Atlanta Area Survey
The survey asked Atlanta area residents about support for expanded transit, housing affordability and more.
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Could Incentives for Public Transportation Be the Key to Boost Ridership?
Over the years, companies, government entities and non-profits have tried to get public transportation or alternative commuting to stick.
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