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…
It’s likely that no singular event will define the year 2020 like the global outbreak of COVID-19 has. The virus that began spreading around the world early this year has resulted in global shutdowns of lifestyles and economies and in…
Earlier this month, we wrote about public engagement during COVID and how transit agencies can move forward with gaining public input during these times. Next week, we will bring you a blog on how transit agencies have addressed service changes…
Public Engagement During Social Distancing The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot about the way we live and work, and public engagement for transportation projects is no exception. As stay-at-home orders took hold across the country, transit providers and other…
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) professionals in the DC area and beyond are abuzz with the passing of Bill 23-148, Transportation Benefits Equity Act, an amendment to the Sustainable DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2014. Foursquare ITP is particularly gratified by this…
Happy National Bike Month! Who better to share their favorite bike routes than a group of transportation planners? The following routes include trails, beautiful views, and even post-biking snacks! Let us know if you follow any of these routes on…
