September 22nd was World Car Free Day. Though many more days in the year can be car-free, people set aside this day specifically to travel by other means, including bicycling, walking, and using mass transit. Some cities formally participate, even…
I became a planner because I wanted to have a positive impact on my community. As a transportation planner, my work focuses on providing access to affordable and plentiful transportation options that meet people’s daily travel needs. But planners cannot…
I didn’t know how to ride a bike for 26 years, despite growing up 106 yards from the Mount Vernon Trail! It wasn’t my parents’ fault—I have a twin sister who loves biking and even commuted on a bike when…
Some of the most rewarding work we do at Foursquare ITP is our collaboration with long-time clients. There are many situations where we are fortunate enough to establish long-term relationships with our clients where we feel like an extension of…
Transit agencies depend on rider surveys to understand who their customers are and where they are traveling. Data derived from on-board rider surveys is used to guide planning decisions and conduct equity analyses critical to implementing transit system enhancements in…
Fare-free transit is a topic that has been gaining momentum across the country for several years now. The pandemic and heightened public awareness of equity and racial justice issues have brought it even closer to the forefront of our industry,…
Have you noticed that there seem to be a lot of LGBTQIA+ people in urban and transportation planning? At Foursquare ITP, we have many valued members of our team who are queer. (We use “queer” in this post to be…
goDCgo, the District Department of Transportation’s Transportation Demand Management program operated by Foursquare ITP, has helped DC Circulator pivot their marketing and rider communication strategy to ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. DC Circulator’s mission is to deliver affordable, comfortable,…
Public and stakeholder engagement is not only critical to the success of any planning project – it is also an imperative for professional planners. The American Institute of Certified Planners includes “giv[ing] people the opportunity to have a meaningful impact…
It’s no secret that this year has been challenging and taxing on our mental and physical health. Globally, we are experiencing the stress of uncertainty, isolation, and rapid change. Wellness and stress management is crucial to getting us through this…
Happy GIS Day! Here at Foursquare ITP it seems like every day is GIS day, but today we give special recognition to this powerful technology that shapes and reforms our daily work. But first, what is GIS? GIS, or Geographic…
In Transportation Demand Management (TDM), our goal is to reduce single occupant vehicle (SOV) travel by promoting the use of sustainable transportation: walking, biking, taking public transit, and ridesharing. In recent years, telework, the most effective trip reduction strategy, has…
