We explore Vienna using only public transit, testing the city’s frequency, coverage, and ease of use while visiting multiple transit hubs, Schönbrunn Palace, the museum district, and many destinations along the way. Using buses, trams, U-bahn, S-Bahn, and bike share, we reflect on how Vienna supports true Freedom of Mobility. Some highlights: • a full day using U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams, buses, bike share • honor-system fares, all-door boarding, and ticket options • U-Bahn frequ...
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We explore Vienna using only public transit, testing the city’s frequency, coverage, and ease of use while visiting multiple transit hubs, Schönbrunn Palace, the museum district, and many destinations along the way. Using buses, trams, U-bahn, S-Bahn, and bike share, we reflect on how Vienna supports true Freedom of Mobility. Some highlights: • a full day using U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams, buses, bike share • honor-system fares, all-door boarding, and ticket options • U-Bahn frequ...
Can Philadelphia Save Its Transit System Before August?
Transit Tangents
25 minutes
3 months ago
Can Philadelphia Save Its Transit System Before August?
Philadelphia's public transit agency, SEPTA, faces devastating 45% budget cuts if Pennsylvania doesn't pass adequate funding, threatening to eliminate 50 bus routes, end rail service at 9 pm, and cancel five suburban rail lines. We are joined by Steve, a Transit advocate from How We Get Around, to discuss the crisis and ongoing fight to save the system. • SEPTA's funding crisis stems from Act 89's reduction from $450 million to $50 million for public transit statewide • COVID relief funds te...
Transit Tangents
We explore Vienna using only public transit, testing the city’s frequency, coverage, and ease of use while visiting multiple transit hubs, Schönbrunn Palace, the museum district, and many destinations along the way. Using buses, trams, U-bahn, S-Bahn, and bike share, we reflect on how Vienna supports true Freedom of Mobility. Some highlights: • a full day using U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams, buses, bike share • honor-system fares, all-door boarding, and ticket options • U-Bahn frequ...
