The need to visualize public transit data for better bus systems in India
Over the past decade, many transit agencies in Indian cities have implemented information technology services (ITS) to improve bus planning and operations in urban areas. These typically require huge...
View Article189 cities and counting: Track the growth of bus rapid transit on the...
Every day, more than 31 million people use bus rapid transit (BRT) systems and bus corridors in 189 cities. From Istanbul to Mexico City, BRT is saving people time, improving the environment, and...
View Article‘I want to ride the pink bus’: The problem with public transport’s public image
In many parts of the world, the bus is suffering from a public image crisis. According to a report by the US Federal Transit Administration, many people already look down on public transport in...
View ArticleRiding São Paulo’s new 24-hour bus into the sunrise
For São Paulo, the largest city in the southern hemisphere, making sure that residents have access to reliable transport options at all hours of the day is a particularly acute issue given the size and...
View ArticleFriday Fun: 3 Ways Mobile Technology is Transforming Bus Travel
In the last fifty years, bus systems have evolved significantly as a mode of public transit. From the onset of bus rapid transit (BRT) in the mid-1970s to the growing variety of alternative fuel...
View ArticleHow Transport Reform is Helping Brazilian Cities Fight Climate Change
Nossa Cidade (“Our City”), from TheCityFix Brasil, explores critical questions for building more sustainable cities. Every month features a new theme. Leaning on the expertise of researchers and...
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The City Fix Picks, February 18: Sidewalk Rage, China’s Sacked Railways...
Are crowded sidewalks the cause of hostile pedestrians? Photo by Andrea Hj. Welcome back to TheCityFix Picks, our series highlighting the newsy and noteworthy of the past week. Each Friday, we’ll run...
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Research Recap, May 2: Safe Cycle Tracks, The Value of Accessibility,...
Study concludes Montreal's cycle tracks are safer than biking in the street. Photo by Paul Smith. Welcome to “Research Recap,” our series highlighting recent reports, studies and other findings in...
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TheCityFix Picks, July 22: Six Million Bike Trips, Sugarcane Diesel Fuel,...
After 12 months of operation, London’s bikesharing outfit Barclays Cycle Hire boasts roughly 6 million logged bike trips.Photo by Donald Macleod. Welcome back to TheCityFix Picks, our series...
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Research Recap, August 1: Efficient Cab Driving, Neighborhood Walkability,...
Researchers in the U.K. investigate how to effectively encourage fuel-efficient cab driving. Photo by Fabrizio Lonzini. Welcome to “Research Recap,” our series highlighting recent reports, studies and...
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Chennai Plans for Bus Rapid Transit
Rajiv Gandhi Salai, a major road that runs along the east coast of Chennai, is identified as a feasible bus rapid transit route. Photo by Srinivasan S. A new report by the Institute for Transportation...
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TheCityFix Picks, September 16: Asia-Pacific Cycle Congress, Playtime in...
The 2011 Asia-Pacific Cycle Congress begins this Sunday in Brisbane, Australia. Photo by Urban Adventures. Welcome back to TheCityFix Picks, our series highlighting the newsy and noteworthy of the past...
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TheCityFix Picks, October 7: Chinese Cycling, Parisian Bluecars, Stifling...
Cycling in the countryside has become an increasingly popular respite from Chinese city life. Photo by David Woo. Welcome back to TheCityFix Picks, our series highlighting the newsy and noteworthy of...
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Research Recap, October 24: Wi-Fi in Transit, European Auto Emissions,...
Nearly half of U.S. transit riders find wireless internet availability to be an important factor in their decision to use public transport, a new study indicates. Photo by Brian Pennington. Welcome to...
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Jaipur City Bus Service: Cost-Effective, Efficient, Attractive
Jaipur's new bus service is a model for other Indian cities. Photo by Umang Jain. Umang Jain, a transport specialist with EMBARQ India, reflects on the creation of a public-private partnership for...
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TheCityFix Picks, November 11: Pedala Zezinho, Global Rail Growth, Australian...
The Pedala Zezinho project repaired 150 bicycles in São Paulo, Brazil during September. Photo by Bruno Soares dos Santos. Welcome back to TheCityFix Picks, our series highlighting the newsy and...
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TheCityFix Picks, December 9: Australian Helmet Laws, Transport Talks at...
Australian cycling rates would surge if current helmet laws were repealed, a new study finds. Photo by KayVee.INC. Welcome back to TheCityFix Picks, our series highlighting the newsy and noteworthy of...
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TheCityFix Picks, January 13: Protesting Fare Hikes, Transit App Development,...
New prototypes of the redesigned iconic, routemaster London bus were recently unveiled. Photo by Iwan Baan. Welcome back to TheCityFix Picks, our series highlighting the newsy and noteworthy of the...
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Research Recap, January 30: Saving Transit Time, Bicycling Benefits,...
Mobile real-time transit information leads to decreases in bus stop wait time by almost 20 percent. Photo by Oran Viriyincy. Welcome to “Research Recap,” our series highlighting recent reports, studies...
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Millennials Walk Away from Cars
Cars zipping on the Seine Expressway in Paris. Photo by ~ Phil Moor. We recently addressed car-centric orientations and designs of urban areas and the associated road safety and economic concerns. But...
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