Jarrett Walker at the blog Human Transit writes persuasively that transit agencies should do away with transfer fares. The basic argument is that having a route structure that includes transfers allows the transit agency to provide better service more cost effectively. When booking airline tickets, trips that involve a transfer typically cost less for this
Month: February 2020
What if Steeler Games were as Dangerous as Driving
Imagine you’re at a Steelers game at Heinz Field, and all 68,400 seats in the stadium are full. Partway through the game, part of the stadium collapses. 8 people are killed, and 578 people are injured. Imagine the level of shock, inquiry and general reaction there would be that this type of accident is unacceptable.
Consolidating Stops will Speed Up Buses and Improve the Transit System
Who would want their most convenient bus stop eliminated? No one. However, after boarding every stop lengthens the trip for anyone not boarding or getting off. And everyone wants a faster tip. Unfortunately, the goals of stop convenience and bus speed are in conflict. The Port Authority has been working to strike a better balance
Pittsburgh Should Invest in More Bus Shelters
I recently took the bus from downtown to the airport to make a flight. None of the stops for the 28X bus that goes to the airport have shelters downtown. I decided to wait in a coffee shop and use the true time app to get to the stop at the same time as the