Transit Blogs
An excellent assortment of transit-themed blogs from the English-speaking world – we’ve listed only those that we think are the best, most entertaining or informative.
The list is open to change and additions, and there’s a very good chance we’ve forgotten or missed a few of them.
So make your case by emailing us with a link to your favorite transit blog (or your transit blog) and a solid reason for inclusion at gondola (at) creativeurbanprojects (dot) com.
TRANSIT BLOGGERS, TRANSIT EXPERTS AND TRANSIT GEEKS
- Human Transit by Jarrett Walker: A transit blog with a global perspective, written by Sydney-based transportation consultant, Jarret Walker.
- The Transport Politic by Yonah Freemark: A North America-focused public transit blog. Razor smart. It was named Planetizen’s Top 10 Websites of 2010.
- Steve Munro’s Blog: Toronto-specific blog by transit advocate and agitator, Steve Munro. One of the original transit bloggers, Steve’s been going since January, 2006!
- The Overhead Wire by Jeff Wood: A cross-disciplinary blog that deals with the relationship between land development and electricity-powered forms of public transit.
- Free Public Transports: Do you believe public transit should be 100% free? These folks do. Free Public Transports (and their bafflingly HUGE network of local sites) may seem radically fringe, but they present a very compelling case that’s worth your attention.
- Publictransit.us: Transit Planner Michael Setty’s look at the world of public transit.
- AltTransport: A new start-up with great design and an entertaining look at the world of alternative public transportation. Far more readable and professional-looking than most planning-related sites!
- How We Drive: Author Tom Vanderbilt’s “companion blog” to his best-selling book Traffic.
CITY-SPECIFIC TRANSIT BLOGS
- Buzzer Blog by TransLink (Vancouver’s Transit Agency). Winner of the 2010 Best Blog award as presented by the American Public Transportation Association.
- Cap Metro Blog by Capital Metropolitan Transportation in Austin. Frequently updated and named one of the top eight agency run transit blogs.
- Seattle Transit Blog: In depth transit news and discussion in and around Seattle.
- Transit Toronto: Fan based site. Very comprehensive, informative and one, if not, the best transit blogs in Toronto. An absolutely invaluable resource.
- The Source: Run by Metro Rail (LA). A window into what’s happening around public transit in Los Angeles.
- NZ in Tranzit: A closer look at public transport in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Trams of Hong Kong. Blog dedicated to trams (Double Deckers included!) in Hong Kong.