Five Steps Toward Equitable & Inclusive TDM
Downloadable version (pdf) Ease of travel leads to upward mobility. Yet, in transportation demand management (TDM)—an industry focused on making mobility options more diverse, efficient, and sustainable—programs disproportionately benefit high-income earners. TDM has a much broader and more impactful role to play in our communities. It’s time for equitable and inclusive TDM that expands participation …
Expedia Group Case Study: How a phased commute program led to longstanding behavior change
The global pandemic has fundamentally changed employee commute patterns and the ways in which organizations do work. Work from home policies that sat undefined in the wings for decades were forced centerstage practically overnight. While this is a time of uncertainty for organizations large and small, it is also an ideal time to plan for …
We’re Pleased to Announce Jennifer Wieland as Managing Director
A Collaborative Approach to Leadership A senior principal currently leading our Seattle office, Jennifer joined Nelson\Nygaard in 2015 and has worked across the firm’s practice areas as a multimodal planning and policy specialist. At a time when the intersection of transportation and public health has never been more critical, Jennifer’s background in both fields gives …
Transit Equity Is Not Only About Which Communities Transit Serves—It’s Also About When
Downloadable version (pdf) The best transit systems are equitable, effective, and productive. They match the best-suited services to diverse areas with varying needs. While productivity and equity are often seen as a trade-off, Nelson\Nygaard has developed tools to better serve transit-dependent populations and increase ridership. The typical starting point for transit improvement efforts is to …
Urban Mobility & Safety in a COVID-19 World: Adapting to the New Normal
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, streets, transportation systems, and public spaces have been adapted to the new reality both during the pandemic and in the recovery stages. Nelson\Nygaard and Transoft Solutions hosted a free webinar May 7, 2020 about some of the ways in which roads are predicted to be impacted and what …
Fare Policy—and Zero Fares—Can Help Transit Agencies and the Communities They Serve Recover Post-Pandemic
Downloadable version (pdf) As ridership and farebox revenue plummeted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, already cash-strapped transit agencies took a surprising step: they went fare-free. Of course, the move was driven by safety concerns, not financial ones: rear-door boarding helps protect drivers from exposure by reducing their interaction with passengers. It also makes fare payment …