Product updates, transportation research notes, and stories from agencies and businesses using TIPS in the field.
Transit agencies across the U.S. are grappling with lagging bus ridership. From the frequency-vs-coverage debate to safety perceptions and fare structures, find out what the research says actually works.
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On-demand microtransit can outperform fixed routes in low-density corridors and first/last-mile gaps—but only when agencies set clear cost benchmarks and success metrics before launching.
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Transit deserts occur where demand for public transit far exceeds supply — disproportionately affecting low-income and minority communities. Learn how agencies use GIS mapping, rider surveys, and Title VI compliance frameworks to identify and address these critical service gaps.
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Small and rural transit agencies can dramatically improve their chances of winning FTA grants by mastering documented need, public engagement data, and the nuances of programs like 5311 and 5310.
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Mobility as a Service (MaaS) integrates multiple transportation modes into one seamless planning and payment experience. Learn what it is, where it works globally, and why structural barriers keep U.S. adoption lagging.
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From Kansas City to Tallinn, fare-free transit experiments are generating real data. Here's what ridership numbers, revenue tradeoffs, and equity outcomes are telling transit agencies.
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From on-board surveys to digital polling and CSAT vs. NPS, transit agencies face real methodological challenges in measuring rider satisfaction. Here is what works, what does not, and how TIPS helps.
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American city sprawl creates public transportation challenges that European-style transit models simply cannot solve. Discover why U.S. urban design demands more creative and cost-effective approaches.
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From the first horse-drawn omnibus in 1820s France to today's multimodal transit networks, public transportation has a rich history filled with lessons for modern planners and policymakers.
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Rural Americans face a unique set of transportation challenges — from long distances to critical services and deteriorating roads to a near-complete absence of public transit alternatives.
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Robotic delivery devices and AI-controlled vehicles are reshaping transportation across the U.S. We examine the technology, policy landscape, and public sentiment driving — or stalling — this transformation.
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Transit agencies don't just need better buses and trains — they need smarter messaging. Learn which persuasion strategies can shift public perception and bring more riders through the door.
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U.S. transit agencies face mounting funding shortfalls, shifting ridership patterns, and aging infrastructure. This article examines the key pressures shaping public transportation policy and investment in 2026.
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Electric vehicles are actively reshaping U.S. public transit, offering agencies cleaner and cost-effective fleet alternatives. Explore the key opportunities, challenges, and funding landscape driving this nationwide transition.
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U.S. public transportation is evolving rapidly in 2026, shaped by micromobility, electrification, MaaS platforms, and equity-driven planning. Transit professionals must adapt to stay ahead.
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AI and IoT technologies are being deployed at scale across U.S. transit agencies, driving improvements in safety, efficiency, and the rider experience. Here is what transportation professionals need to know.
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Seattle's chronic traffic congestion has driven major investments in bus transit. Discover how expanded bus routes are making a measurable difference for commuters and businesses across the region.
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The U.S. public transit infrastructure gap continues to widen despite historic federal investment. This article examines the funding landscape, key challenges, and priorities shaping the future of transit systems nationwide.
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