Pedal Power: Celebrating National Bike Month
Pedal Power: Celebrating National Bike Month May has arrived, and with it comes National Bike Month! The perfect time (and season) to swap four wheels…
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Bringing Clarity to Public Transportation with Color
In the United States, buses are the overlooked workhorses of daily transportation. While trains and planes often get the spotlight, buses actually move far more people each year when measured by total boardings.
Read MoreGive the Gift Everyone Can Use This Holiday Season
Looking for a gift that’s practical, fun, and actually useful almost every day? Skip the random candles and coffee mugs. This year, give something that makes every trip brighter, safer, and smoother: safety gear
Read MoreAn Urban Canopy Isn’t a Luxury: It’s an Urban Design Imperative
Last year, our piece on urban heat and canopy struck a chord. It resonated not just because people care about trees and greenery, but because they care about comfort, dignity, and good urban design. People need shade while waiting for a bus, shade helping transit stops serve people better.
Read MoreParks, people, and public transit: a reminder to rethink transit and bring people together. Creating safe, comfortable, and connected spaces
July being Parks and Recreation Month, and World Population Day set for today, July 11, might feel like separate calendar entries, but they both highlight a common truth: healthy communities need transit systems that connect residents and visitors to green space, community space, and each other.
Read MoreOctober: Halloween and Pedestrian Safety Month
As we approach the end of Pedestrian Safety Month, it’s important to remember that the focus on pedestrian safety doesn’t stop here. Although the month’s campaign is wrapping up soon, the significance of protecting those on foot continues year-round.
Read MoreRiding Through Change: LA’s Post-COVID Transit Trends
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, public transit systems worldwide face unprecedented challenges with reduced ridership and changing commuter behavior. While many cities struggle with slow recovery of ridership, Los Angeles has had positive trends, showing increased year-on-year service users and overall increased usage starting to approach pre-pandemic numbers.
Read MoreEveryone Deserves Safe Streets
Between 2019 and 2022, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased nearly 20%, as reported in detail by Governors Highway Safety Association in their new Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities report. There were over 7,500 pedestrian fatalities in 2022, which is the highest number since 1981. Unless we take action to improve and implement new safety infrastructure, this devastating trend is projected to continue. This is one of the many reasons that the Safe Streets for All grant program is a big deal.
In collaboration with PedalLove we have updated our white paper about the Safe Streets for All Grant program. Developing a meaningful and robust safety plan is the first step in this program and, based on our experience, we suggest how to go about this process.
Read MoreChanging Speed Limits in the City of Los Angeles
Examining locations from a demographic and equity perspective. See our presentation for the Conference on Advancing Transportation Equity.
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