Posted July 24, 201212 yr I'm in the middle of this book and thought it would be of interest to Urban Ohio transit fans. It's been informative for me as a bus rider. Human Transit "Public transit is a powerful tool for addressing a huge range of urban problems, including traffic congestion and economic development as well as climate change. But while many people support transit in the abstract, it's often hard to channel that support into good transit investments. Part of the problem is that transit debates attract many kinds of experts, who often talk past each other. Ordinary people listen to a little of this and decide that transit is impossible to figure out. "...... >snip< .......Human Transit explains the fundamental geometry of transit that shapes successful systems; the process for fitting technology to a particular community; and the local choices that lead to transit-friendly development. Whether you are in the field or simply a concerned citizen, here is an accessible guide to achieving successful public transit that will enrich any community." The author also has a blog, with recent posts discussing "Bus Stigma" and some complaints about being taken out of context by Randall O'Toole. Human Transit ...he also says some interesting things (that I sort of thought about, too, when it's more than jus me putting his bike on the bus rack) about bikes & busses: "Small racks are widely accepted in North America now, but in the long run it should be obvious that bike racks on buses only work if they're not very popular."
July 24, 201212 yr I've been reading his blog for a few months now. He makes a lot of interesting points about how transit systems should work toward a more integrated network and how they can do that. He also has covered repeatedly how spreading out bus stops can decrease running time and thus increase frequency, which I've suggested to GCRTA on more than one occasion myself.
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