We have provided a series of posts on potential light rail extensions and infill (see links below), and a post on SacRT's High Capacity Bus Service Study. The implication of our focus on light rail is that we think light rail is a great solution in many cases. The implication of SacRT's study is that … Continue reading light rail or bus?
Tag: Human Transit
Human Transit
The fourth and last resource useful in considering light rail in downtown is Human Transit by Jarrett Walker, both a book and a blog. A reading of the book three years ago absolutely transformed by thinking about and relationship to transit (Dan Allison). We have used some quotes from Walker: …beyond your walking range… and …frequency is the … Continue reading Human Transit
…frequency is the single most important…
"...frequency is the single most important variable in meeting our mobility desires." Walker, Jarrett (2012-07-29). Human Transit: How Clearer Thinking about Public Transit Can Enrich Our Communities and Our Lives (p. 82). Island Press. Kindle Edition.
…beyond your walking range…
“The core product that arises from transit is personal mobility, by which I mean the freedom to move beyond your walking range.” —Jarrett Walker, Human Transit
frequent service
One of the key components of transit design is service frequency. The transit network in Sacramento County has a few frequent routes, but it has a large component of coverage, going to most locations with low frequency. A high ridership transit network would shift away from coverage and towards frequent service. For an effective explanation of … Continue reading frequent service
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 