Public Transit Is Not “Coming Back” … It’s Doing Something Better
Transit agencies are moving away from the "back to 2019" narrative, recognizing that ridership alone no longer measures success. Post‑COVID travel patterns have shifted demand toward off‑peak, weekend, and all‑day services, prompting agencies to target new rider markets. Clear, data‑driven messaging about these changes is critical as many agencies face upcoming votes and legislative battles for funding. The article urges transit leaders to frame progress from 2022 onward, highlighting what they control and broader travel trends.
Atlanta: Welcome to Your New Transit Network
On April 18, 2026 MARTA launched its NextGen bus network redesign, a project led by Human Transit’s consulting team. Within the agency’s constrained budget, the new layout boosts the number of useful destinations reachable within 60 minutes by 22%. The...
Oregon Public Broadcasting Interview of Me
Transportation consultant and Portland native appeared on OPB's Think Out Loud, discussing his career path, common myths about transit, and the looming budget crisis confronting public transit in Oregon’s metro area. He emphasized how funding gaps jeopardize service reliability and...
New Sessions of Our Intensive Transit Network Design Course: Portland and Chicago
Jarrett Walker + Associates announced two new sessions of its two‑day intensive Transit Network Design course for 2026. The July 30‑31 workshop will be held at Portland State University for $525 per participant, while the October 1‑2 session takes place...
Words to Abolish: “Choice Rider,” “Captive Rider”
The blog post argues that the transit industry’s long‑standing labels “choice rider” and “captive rider” are outdated, class‑biased artifacts of 1970s modeling. The author explains that these binary categories lack scientific basis and mislead planners, often prompting policies that alienate...
Our Fun Transit Network Design Course Comes to Portland and Chicago
Human Transit is launching its two‑day, hands‑on Transit Network Design Course in two U.S. cities this year. The first session runs July 30‑31 in Portland, Oregon, followed by a second session October 1‑2 in Chicago, Illinois, timed just before the APTA Transform...