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December 8, 2022 - by David Miller

The Intersection of Equity and Planning

It’s important to consider equity in everything, including transportation planning. Daily movement is a fundamental need for everyone, meaning that access to transportation to get to work, school, and other places is a quality-of-life issue. That’s why planners at Foursquare…

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November 15, 2022 - by Elaine Ferrell

Thankful for Sustainable Transportation

This Thanksgiving season, I’m reflecting on new things to be thankful for. Since joining Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning, Inc. (Foursquare ITP) in July, I am thankful to be able to contribute to our work in providing sustainable transportation. I am…

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October 4, 2022 - by Russell Pildes

Why I Commute by Bike

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…

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September 6, 2022 - by Lori Zeller

Outreach as an Integral Part of the Planning Process

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…

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July 25, 2022 - by Laura Duke

How I Learned to Ride a Bike at Age 26

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…

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April 28, 2022 - by Lora Byala

The Benefits of Long-Term Relationships: A Case Study with Hampton Roads Transit

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…

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February 4, 2022 - by Wylie Timmerman

Can your agency do more with its on-board survey data?

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…

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August 25, 2021 - by Alanna McKeeman, Sofie Rhoads, Rebecca Martin

Fare-Free Transit

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,…

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June 22, 2021 - by Lori Zeller, Finn Vigeland, Sofie Rhoads, Jerome Horne

What Attracts LGBTQIA+ People to Planning?

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…

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March 24, 2021 - by Barbara Moreno

Keeping Public Transit Riders Safe During the Pandemic

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,…

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December 11, 2020 - by Alanna McKeeman

Public Engagement at a Distance

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…

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November 24, 2020 - by Lindi Harron

Wellness in the Workplace During Uncertain Times

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…

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