2026 – the Year of the Bus
Year of the bus Let’s make 2026 a breakout year for bus transit! With the right mix of service upgrades, stop-area improvements, and smart pricing…
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National Teen Driver Safety Week: Time to Rethink the Driving Age
National Teen Driver Safety Week: Time to rethink the driving age It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week, and time to have an honest conversation: 16…
Pedestrian Safety Month: Safer Streets Start With Us
Pedestrian Safety Month: Safer streets start with us October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to highlight a simple fact: walking should never come…
Back to school: an opportunity to make transportation more sustainable
Back to school: an opportunity to make transportation more sustainable As the school year begins, the daily rhythms of our streets shift and become more…
Parks, people, and public transit: July’s reminder to rethink transit and bring people together. Creating safe, comfortable, and connected spaces
Parks, people, and public transit July’s reminder to rethink transit and bring people together. July being Parks and Recreation Month, and World Population Day set…
Signaling the Way for a Greener Future: California’s Rail Plan and the Path to Integrated Transit
Signaling the Way for a Greener Future California’s Rail Plan and the Path to Integrated Transit California is reaching an exciting milestone with the release…
Can LA Deliver a Transit-First Olympics in 2028?
As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, City leaders are talking about a car-free (or transit-first) experience, drawing lessons from Paris, who just held the 2024 Olympics. Planned and executed carefully, these can be transformational events where a focus on inclusive transportation and environmental goals take center stage.
Read MoreWeek without driving
Imagine a week where we all choose transportation alternatives to driving our own cars solo: walking, biking, using public transit, or ride sharing. Sure, there may be some downsides - cars are oftentimes convenient - but think about the upsides. This shift in our behavior can significantly reduce traffic congestion, lower fossil fuel exhaust emissions, and improve our air quality. A Week Without Driving can also foster empathy and understanding for those can't take advantage of the benefits of a personal car.
Read MorePrioritizing Safety During the Back-to-School Season
Prioritizing Safety During the Back-to-School Season As the new school year kicks off, ensuring the safety of students walking, biking, or riding to school becomes…
Riding Through Change: LA’s Post-COVID Transit Trends
Riding Through Change: LA’s Post-COVID Transit Trends How LA Metro increased productivity and efficiency during a decline in ridership In the aftermath of the COVID-19…