What Makes People Choose the Bus?

Imagine a bus system that is fast, frequent, and reliable — what would that change about your city?

Buses can and should be the cornerstone of urban transportation. They offer affordable mobility and can connect citizens with every aspect of their lives. But in the US, they have long been an afterthought in budgeting and planning.

Transit expert Steven Higashide uses real-world stories of reform to show us what a successful bus system looks like. Higashide explains how to marshal the public in support of better buses and argues that better bus systems will create better cities for all citizens.

With a compelling narrative and actionable steps, Better Buses, Better Cities describes how decision-makers, philanthropists, activists, and public agency leaders can work together to make the bus a win in any city.

“Higashide shows how to roll out a new road order for streets by unleashing the power of effective bus networks and unleashing the full potential of cities.”
— Janette Sadik-Khan, Bloomberg Associates, former NYC Transportation Commissioner

Download Chapter 1: What Makes People Choose the Bus? here or read it below.