In many zip codes where households are most dense, job opportunities are some of the least available. These maps show the challenges of addressing this problem.
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Public transit is environmentally-friendly, affordable and helpful for economic development. But there's a fourth virtue of public transit: it saves space.
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Just four months after making adjustments to its system, Houston buses have seen a 10% increase in ridership. This video shows how and why they did it.
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Sexual harassment is a common experience for women who use public transit and for many, it is the reason they choose to stop taking the bus. How can we put an end to this dangerous problem?
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For those of you who expect to be sitting in your own personal car being whisked around in effortless comfort and privacy as you commute to distant suburban locations… Not quite.
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Amid all of the Lone Star State’s dubious policy decisions there are actually numerous efforts under way that should interest builders of Strong Towns.
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When arguing for wider streets, many proponents point to bus or emergency vehicle access, insisting that a wide berth is necessary for large vehicles to pass through. In Washington, DC, I've seen firsthand how buses and ambulances have no problem navigating narrow streets.
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