Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast Episode 457: Want Riders? Run Frequent Service
Nov 2, 2023
Transit expert Ron Kilcoyne discusses the importance of frequent transit service for attracting riders and the underserving of agencies in the Bay Area. He emphasizes the challenges faced by small to medium-sized transit systems and shares success stories from Westcat and Santa Clarita. The chapter also explores the need for increased funding to improve the transit system and the importance of providing choices and alternatives to car ownership.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Insights from a Transit Professional on Small to Medium-Sized Systems
02:00 • 4min
A Personal Journey into Transit and Transportation
06:03 • 3min
The Importance of Transit Service and Accessibility
08:38 • 15min
Success of Transit Service in Westcat and Santa Clarita
23:17 • 21min
Increasing Funding for Better Transit Service
44:01 • 5min