Transmitting ideas in public transit

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Sat, 11 May 2013 11:09:10 -0400

Public art and interaction at the bus station

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:30:17 -0400

Public art and interaction at the bus station:

Check out this great installation at/near a bus station in Montreal. Plus, if you don’t know Colossal, I’m happy to make the introduction.

Another view from the same bus stop. @orange_barrel

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:19:16 -0500

Another view from the same bus stop. @orange_barrel

I wonder if @orange_barrel factors bus riders into their...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:18:11 -0500

I wonder if @orange_barrel factors bus riders into their impressions?

Nicely done 614 Magazine

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:30:00 -0500

Finally, some perspective on what it takes to bring rail to Columbus. Thanks to 614 Magazine, Cbusers can have window into what’s involved in planning public transportation and just how long it take to get it done.

Please read the article, Eureka: Rail Against the Machine; here’s snapshot:

1. What comparable cities were doing and spending 20-30 years ago
to build light rail.

2. What Columbus and COTA were doing 15 years ago and why it didn’t
go anywhere.

3. How city planning can affect public transit planning.

4. What to do if you really want it and maintain a realistic perspective
(e.g., One line at a time.)

And oh by the way, what about that 3C project?

Image: Washington Metro Station. The Metro is second busiest rapid transit system in the U.S., according to Wikipedia.

Toledo Blade - Mobility Choices

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 21:04:40 -0500

Toledo Blade - Mobility Choices:

“Ohio’s transportation budget is more suited to the 1950s than to the economic and social needs of the 21st century.”

My .@cotabus has arrived! Now it’s time to read the...

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:17:14 -0500

My .@cotabus has arrived! Now it’s time to read the .@dispatch & relax.

Advocating mass transit in Central Ohio

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:39:41 -0500

Advocating mass transit in Central Ohio:

Yep. “In developing strong communities I can’t imagine a successful city that won’t offer some sort of efficient mass transit.”

Hook public transit users while they're young

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:51:09 -0500

Hook public transit users while they're young:

“Policies targeting the young and encouraging them to use transit are expected to pay back since the number of people leaving transit to other modes (of transport) will be less compared to previous” generations.”

View from one of my bus stops.

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:18:50 -0500

View from one of my bus stops.

The view from my bus stop.

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:35:17 -0500

The view from my bus stop.

Is Your Commute Making You Fat?

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:21:20 -0500

Is Your Commute Making You Fat?:

Often I “walk the stops” until the bus arrives as add’t exercise…or I’m running to not miss the bus!

When Will the U.S. Build Another Subway?

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 08:35:14 -0500

When Will the U.S. Build Another Subway?

Last session of the day. I want to bring this event to...

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:34:09 -0500

Last session of the day. I want to bring this event to #Columbus! Who’s in? #transpo

My first session at #transpo camp is about to begin.

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 11:17:11 -0500

My first session at #transpo camp is about to begin.

Techies give Muni tools to boost service

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:28:03 -0500

Techies give Muni tools to boost service

COTA budget focuses on improving customer service

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:13:35 -0500

COTA budget focuses on improving customer service:

As central Ohio becomes a major metropolis, COTA will face hard decisions about where to place dollars and service.

COTA buses at Long & High St. December 27, 2012

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:45:09 -0500

COTA buses at Long & High St. December 27, 2012

Urban Trends We Hope Die in 2013

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 22:51:02 -0500

Urban Trends We Hope Die in 2013:

A cautionary tale for the rest of the U.S.?

Public Transit + Bad Weather = The Need for a Smart Social Media Strategy

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:23:00 -0500

Public Transit + Bad Weather = The Need for a Smart Social Media Strategy :

So here we go; the bad weather is upon us in the Midwest and here’s a great lesson for all public transit. Follow us on Twitter @COTAbus or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/COTAbus