Opinion | Taking Back the Public Commons Massive Public Transit Win in Chicago Shows the Power of Grassroots Coalitions The upcoming overhaul of the Chicago region’s transit system shows how potent organizing around public services can be. Amy Rynell, Miguel Molina-Ventura | Oct 23, 2026
Can Free Public Transit Eliminate the Need for Police? Activists are calling for New York City’s subway system to be fully funded and police-free. Justin A. Davis | Jan 15, 2025
Looking to Women to Shape the Future of Berlin’s Transportation An initiative to make the city car-free is prompting a larger dialogue around equity in urban design. Laura Frances Goodfield | Dec 13, 2022
As Extreme Weather Worsens, Can Cities Protect Public Transit? Climate-resilient public transportation is crucial to meeting our climate goals and ensuring mobility for vulnerable communities. Whitney Bauck | Aug 31, 2022
Cities Use Public Transit to Make Nature More Accessible Seattle is one of several major cities implementing a “transit to trails” program to help more people access local wilderness. Gregory Scruggs | Jul 16, 2021