Network & System Principles Systemic strategies work hand-in-glove with street design—while a corridor redesign can speed a transit line, a system-wide approach truly draws riders to transit, and makes transit an effective option for every trip. Read More
Network Strategies Transit routes can be changed. Existing routes in many cities are the result of decades of incremental changes, rather than a reflection of current or underlying demand patterns. Cities change, and transit networks can both shape and respond to shifts Read More
Transit Networks In large cities, transit networks are almost always multi-modal, with a wide variety of service types and even multiple network patterns. In an effective transit system, these modes connect and complement, rather than duplicate, one another. Read More
Route Simplification Direct, simple routes are easy to use, and save time compared with circuitous routes. Transit routes that have evolved in a piecemeal fashion over decades can be simplified to create more frequent and direct service. Read More
From Stops to Stations Switching from stops to high-quality stations can serve to balance walking time and on-vehicle time, with benefits for both travel time and reliability. Stops can become recognizable stations that anchor the transit service in a place. Read More
Fares & Boarding Strategies that streamline fare collection and allow for multi-door boarding can dramatically speed up passenger boarding time, reducing dwell time and total run-time. Read More
Pedestrian Access & Networks A transit trip is door-to-door, not stop-to-stop. Fully connected and comfortably designed pedestrian networks are an indispensable precursor to great transit systems and to the urban activity levels that transit is designed to support. Read More
System Wayfinding & Brand Clear branding and route legibility are critical features of an easy-to-use transit system. A strong, unified brand makes a transit system look like just that: a system to get everywhere you need to go. Read More