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At the 2022 Rail~Volution conference in Miami we announced our new name, logo and identity. The ideas that have powered Rail~Volution now power Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility. Our new name and logo evoke both who we already are as an organization and what we seek to become. The M represents mobility and access for all,Read more

It’s hard to keep up with the number and variety of challenges coming at us these days. Rising prices. Housing affordability. Impacts of extreme weather caused by climate change. Safety. Individual rights. A lot of these intersect with mobility and development, with the work of cities and regions, transit and mobility providers, everyone involved withRead more

Rail~Volution and our hosts in South Florida welcome all attendees to the 2022 Rail~Volution conference in Miami, Florida, October 30 to November 2. We believe that only by recognizing and including diverse experiences will the best solutions for our communities be made possible. We stand in strong opposition to legislation, policies, and practices that discriminateRead more

There’s no doubt that we are at a time of changing mobility, with an urgent need to respond to systemic inequities and ever more frequent extreme weather events. In addition, the roll out of the US infrastructure bill puts a billion-dollar opportunity before us: can we marshal our efforts to ensure that this transformation resultsRead more

Rail~Volution’s staff and National Steering Committee met in early May to start crafting sessions for the 2022 transit and community development conference, coming October 30 to November 2 in Miami, Florida. (Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal!) We heard from the Miami Local Host Committee and local leaders about changes underway in theRead more

Every Rail~Volution in-person conference goes to a different North American city dedicated to expanding transit and building transit-oriented communities. We work with the local host committee to commission artwork to reflect the host city. Beth Rhodes, a Mississippi-born artist who now lives and works in South Florida, created the artwork for Rail~Volution 2022 in Miami,Read more

At a time of changing ridership patterns, transit agencies are working in innovative ways to reach and learn from transit riders in order to shape better, more effective transit service. A recent Rail~Volution webinar, now available as a video, presented some of this work. The webinar speakers described efforts to build ridership on southern California’sRead more

During the pandemic, in the spring and summer of 2021, Dee Powell helped transform a vacant lot in south Dallas into the MLK Food Park, while in Pittsburgh, Janel Young transformed a transit stop to highlight safety and lift community spirits. For both, being involved with placemaking projects offered the opportunity not only to reshapeRead more

The ACT2 program at Rail~Volution is intended to bring some of the magic of the conference to local communities, connecting key stakeholders with one another to work collaboratively at the intersection of transit and land use. As with everything, the program has evolved with COVID. We kicked off 2021 with a new program idea calledRead more

Is it finally infrastructure week? Or year or decade? We’ve been tracking many recent stories about the new US infrastructure bill and have compiled some key perspectives for you below. We share many of these viewpoints — from concern about the vast increase in funding going to roads without adequate provision to prioritize repair, toRead more

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2021 Rail~Volution virtual conference and to our speakers and sponsors. We know it was not the same as being together in-person, but we heard from attendees that the conference proved to be a powerful opportunity for people to connect and get a sense of how work is goingRead more

This fall, ACT2 capsule learning continues in Omaha and kicks off in eastern Pennsylvania. In Omaha, after a summer series focused on equity, we’re continuing with two workshops focused on transit-oriented development (TOD). Multiple long-range transportation plans (ConnectGO, MetroNEXT, and Heartland 2050) are currently underway in Omaha. Leaders of these efforts are interested in engaging the development communityRead more

The annual Rail~Volution conference uniquely brings together stakeholders from transit, mobility and community development. Focused on leveraging maximum community benefit from transportation and development projects, the conference identifies core challenges and advances new solutions. “Part clarion call, part nuts and bolts learning, Rail~Volution increasingly focuses on identifying and uplifting ways to create more socially equitableRead more

Over the summer, the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA), in partnership with the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Omaha Metro, convened a diverse group of Omaha stakeholders for a 6-week learning capsule focused on equity as it relates to their work in transportation and long-range regional planning. This capsule was the first in a seriesRead more

Video out-takes from the webinar Mariia Zimmerman, MZ Strategies, about the creation of the plan Roberto Requejo, Elevated Chicago, about different views of transit and TOD Melvin Thompson, Endeleo Institute, about policy and participation The new City of Chicago Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Policy Plan, approved in June 2021, comes in the context of aRead more

Tamar Shapiro to Lead Rail~Volution national transit, equity and community development organization Tamar Shapiro, a policy expert and nonprofit leader with extensive experience in neighborhood revitalization and new mobility, is the incoming Chief Executive Officer of Rail~Volution, a leading North American transit, equity, and community development organization. Rail~Volution’s Board President, Diana Mendes, said Shapiro was theRead more

It’s an historic moment for the metro area of Omaha-Council Bluffs. The Nebraska legislature recently passed legislation allowing the formation of a regional transit authority (RTA) and opening the door for increased funding for transit. Omaha Metro transit agency has fresh leadership with a new CEO. Multiple long range plans and collaborative efforts are settingRead more

Transit and Community Development Organization Seeks New Leader in 2021 (Minneapolis, MN, February 24, 2021) – Ten years after taking the helm at Rail~Volution, Dan Bartholomay will step down as CEO in late spring of this year. Over his tenure he built the organization to be a North American leader in shaping a community-centered approachRead more

Almost ten years have passed since I stepped into the conductor role at Rail~Volution. It’s been an incredible opportunity to work in a visionary, values-driven organization focused on implementation. I have decided to step down from my CEO position at the end of May. As I reflect on my decision, I’m struck by what drewRead more

As 2021 starts out, it’s clear that the pandemic has upended transit systems and the way communities function across the globe. Transit and community development professionals are working in new ways and in a new context, addressing more unknowns and heightened challenges with fewer resources. While it’s more important than ever to get the mostRead more

The Rail~Volution 2020 virtual conference wrapped up on November 12 and wow, was it good to see all of you <3! Thank you for joining us and sharing your time, wisdom and energy. More than 750 attendees gathered over four days to experience four keynotes, 20+ core sessions, 30+ small discussion groups, virtual mobile workshopsRead more

by Dan Bartholomay, CEO, Rail~Volution I grew up in a suburb and discovered the energy of the city when I visited my dad’s work at a bank on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.  Even in the 1970s, the pulse of the city with its bright lights, diversity of people, small businesses, and bustling activity capturedRead more

During the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn, we’ve seen how much we depend on essential workers. We’ve also seen that these same workers are often the most at risk. As the meme goes, “we are all weathering the same storm, but we are not in the same boat.” With essential workers taking center stage,Read more

A few weeks ago, in late May, Rail~Volution hosted an informal online conversation of transit-oriented development managers from public agencies around North America. The intent was to allow them to check in with each other about how their work has changed with the social distancing of COVID-19 and in light of widespread budget shortfalls atRead more

George Floyd should be alive. His murder is just the latest instance of extreme injustice arising from the racism embedded in our society and institutions. We condemn the brutality of the actions of the officers in the Minneapolis Police Department. We fully support every effort to prosecute these officers and the mandate to replace systemsRead more

For more than 25 years, the annual Rail~Volution conference has been the place to connect and share with cross-sector stakeholders dedicated to building more livable communities through transit. This year, the Rail~Volution conference will adopt virtual formats as the best way to carry on this tradition and safely convene to address the challenges to transitRead more

Updated on May 15, 2020. At Rail~Volution we’ve been following closely the ways transit agencies have been impacted by COVID-19 and how they’re adapting to protect workers and assist riders, especially essential riders. Transit agencies have instituted several new safety measures, including rear-boarding, frequent sanitization of spaces and equipment, installing signs and physical barriers toRead more

Even as we (like everyone) are working from home and practicing social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, we are doing our best to continue planning for a robust and lively Rail~Volution conference in Miami. (See our statement on COVID-19 here.) Earlier this month, we held a virtual planning meeting with our National SteeringRead more

A Message from our CEO, Dan Bartholomay I hope this message finds you and your families safe and secure. Over the last several weeks our lives have been dramatically altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. We know everything is different for our partners, stakeholders, and everyone working in the transit and community development field. We sendRead more

Rail~Volution seeks a qualified consultant to hone the organization’s guiding principles and articulate our strategic position in light of recent organizational growth, changes in the field and an updated strategic plan. The ideal consultant or consultant team will be able to demonstrate successful strategic positioning for organizations serving diverse audiences. Familiarity with transportation (especially transitRead more

The Rail~Volution Board of Directors and National Steering Committee (NSC) were in Miami this month to set direction for the year ahead. The board meeting overlaps with the NSC’s first planning meeting for the annual Rail~Volution transit and community development conference, which will be in Miami, September 20-23. The board led a discussion about organizational goalsRead more

or, Rail~Volutionandia – it started in Portland & with public involvement! Rail~Volution 2019 in Vancouver, BC, marked the 25th anniversary of the Rail~Volution transit and community development conference – 25 years and counting! During the conference, we sat down with two of the people involved from the get-go: Steve Dotterrer and GB Arrington. In 1995,Read more

From left: Frances Bula, Jay Pitter, Andrea Reimer, Tim Grant, Janice Abbott The second plenary at Rail~Volution 2019 in Vancouver, BC, featured a strong panel of speakers, led by Frances Bula, an urban affairs contributor to The Globe and Mail with decades of experience covering development and transit expansion. “Vancouver has done a lot ofRead more

Whether you’re in Vancouver for Rail~Volution 2019 or following from afar, this social wall gathers posts from different social channels. Keep up with the action – and watch for your own posts! #Railvolution Thanks to Social Wall sponsor, TransLōc.Read more

Have you ever wished you could bring the Rail~Volution conference home with you, so that a whole coalition from your community could connect and learn together? Wishes DO come true –  Rail~Volution’s ACT2 program offers just that: a place-based program designed to deliver the boost your community needs to develop and activate an ecosystem thatRead more

Post updated June 13, 2019 The New Rail~Volutionaries networking group includes more than 40 people from across the United States and Canada. They meet throughout the year (mostly via phone) to plan several events for the annual Rail~Volution transit and community development conference. Perhaps the most visible is the PK Slam, a Tuesday night eventRead more

Now Hiring – Program and Communications Assistant Are you interested in developing skills and experience in event planning and information sharing? Do you work on tight deadlines with fanatical attention to detail? Can you connect puzzle pieces together to see how discrete tasks advance a larger purpose? Rail~Volution is poised to grow both its reachRead more

Now hiring – Office Manager and Executive Assistant Do you pay attention to everything and constantly think of better ways to do things? Are you experienced in front line executive communication? Can you juggle various responsibilities and ensure a small office has everything it needs to make it go? Rail~Volution is poised to grow bothRead more

We’re excited to share the original artwork for the 2019 Rail~Volution transit & community development conference in Vancouver, BC, September 8-11. Our thanks to First Nations artist Susan Point. See below her Artist Statement and her bio (from her website). “I am thrilled to share my design for the 2019 Rail-volution conference in Vancouver. IRead more

Hi, I’m Steve Granson, transit project development practice leader at HNTB and chair of the New Rail~Volutionaries. In my professional role, I help plan and build transit projects in communities throughout the U.S. where, in most cases, transit is the primary transportation option for residents. But in my role with Rail~Volution, you may be wondering,Read more

by Sarah Rudolf, Associate Director From January 16 to 18, 2019, the Rail~Volution Board and National Steering Committee (NSC) met in Washington, DC, at the APTA Conference Center. (Thank you, APTA, for hosting us!) January is one of two times each year that the Board and National Steering Committee meet together. We kicked off planningRead more

by Dan Bartholomay, CEO, Rail~Volution In December, I was asked to give the keynote speech at the Equitable Transit Workshop sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. The workshop attendees included cross-sector leaders from three semi-rural, medium-sized regions. It may seem uncommon for rural areas to develop a regional collaborative around transit, but thisRead more

Transit as a River of Culture: Reclaiming the Story of Transit-Oriented Development A Rail~Volution original essay by Antonia Malchik The sole public-private plaza of St. Paul’s Little Mekong district, located at the Western Ave. light rail station, is so small that it’s easy to walk past without noticing. It’s barely one-tenth of an acre setRead more

Sarah Rudolf, Associate Director, Rail~Volution We’re excited to welcome to Rail~Volution our new Associate Director, Sarah Rudolf. Her first days as a new staff member were spent at the 2018 Rail~Volution conference in Pittsburgh, a great introduction to our work and the network, including our board and National Steering Committee. As Associate Director, Sarah willRead more

Monday at Rail~Volution Pittsburgh saw round 1 of the first-ever Rail~Volution Innovation Challenge. Five contestants pitched their ideas for improving livability through technology. The ideas ranged from making it easier to know if a bus has a seat available (and thereby reducing delay at bus stops) to dynamic management of traffic lanes for multiple modesRead more

Few things affect people the way their transportation system does. On August 14, join a free one-hour webinar about public transport and public engagement, presented by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) in collaboration with Rail~Volution. Join the webinar (August 14, 11 am Pacific) to hear how citizens are stepping up and how transitRead more

The program for the October Rail~Volution conference in Pittsburgh is still a few weeks away — look for it online in late August. This past week, our National Steering Committee met (for the last time before the conference) to share plans for 75+ workshops and other activities. The word cloud below captures some of the discussion.Read more

This summer, Sheereen Ibtesam is working remotely as a paid summer intern for Rail~Volution’s Information Exchange program. The Information Exchange focuses on providing resources to the Rail~Volution network throughout the year. This includes the Rail~Volution podcasts, webinars, blog posts and online resources.  Sheereen’s main project is to research and update a spreadsheet of federal grantRead more

Download the position announcement Rail~Volution is a network, a resource, and a movement. It envisions America’s cities and regions as healthy and vibrant places, and believes that major transit and mobility investments can and should be transformative, with the potential to make communities stronger—economically, socially, and environmentally. Since its founding in 1989, this national not-for-profitRead more

A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project became a way for community members, the city, and the transit agency to rethink two main streets and address challenges residents had been facing for a long time. Find out how this happened in a free webinar on June 27 (3pm EDT) presented by the Association of Pedestrian andRead more

On this episode of the Rail~Volution podcast, we’re joined by Phil Washington, CEO of LA Metro, the transportation agency for one of the country’s largest, most populous counties. The agency’s scope is big. It serves as transportation planner and coordinator, designer, builder and operator. We’re “not your grandfather’s transportation agency,” Washington says. “I’m most excitedRead more

INTERNSHIP TITLE: Information Exchange Intern (Paid) DESCRIPTION: The Information Exchange Intern will research and update a list of federal grant opportunities for transportation and transportation-oriented-development (TOD) projects. This project (the main focus of the internship) is a great way to get up to speed on federal resources related to transportation and housing. It also providesRead more

The Rail~Volution Podcast: Episode 1 Subscribe – Apple Podcasts Subscribe – Stitcher In this (first!) episode of the Rail~Volution Podcast, we hear from Jonathan Sage Martinson, former director of the Central Corridor Funders Collaborative, about the community’s efforts to plan for a $1 billion infrastructure project running through some of the lowest income neighborhoods ofRead more

Rail~Volution 2018 Call for Speakers: Now Open—through March 22 What’s the revolution you’re seeking in transportation and community development? Submit your idea for a presentation about what it means to build livable, connected communities today. New this year: submit a video for the Rail~Volution Innovation Challenge. We particularly encourage proposals focused on the community vision forRead more

The risk that transit and other infrastructure projects will result in displacement — pushing out rather than improving the lives of existing (and often historic) members of a community — has been a topic of increasing focus across the country. Transit agencies, local governments and community stakeholders increasingly recognize that they must proactively combat displacementRead more

Comments and presentations about partnerships from the Denver conference. Photo credits: above left: Rail~Volution; center: Port Authority; right: Courtesy RTD Denver. Watch Mayor Libby Schaaf (:34) Asked at the Rail~Volution conference about the partnerships needed to make a city hum, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf started her answer by saying, “Oakland girls hustle harder” and “IRead more

Rail~Volution Denver Day 1 The 2017 Rail~Volution conference officially kicked off on Sunday, September 17, with mobile workshops and the opening reception at Denver’s Union Station. Thanks to the City and County of Denver and Union Station Alliance for their generous support. And thanks to the tremendous Denver Local Host Committee for their amazing workRead more

Updated September 16, 2017 See additions below of a guide to the transformation of  Denver’s Union Station and a guide to public art and transit on the RTD system. In Denver for Rail~Volution? The Denver Local Host Committee put together a series of self-guided tours, covering dining options and neighborhoods. There’s also one for DowntownRead more

Attending the Rail~Volution conference can sometimes feel overwhelming for new attendees. There’s a lot of do and take in, and there’s a lot of people to interact with from all across the country and world. As past “newbies,” the New Rail~Volutionaries have put together some tips for new attendees to try to get most outRead more

In advance of Rail~Volution 2017 in Denver (September 17-20), we’re doing a short series of blogs about Denver’s transit evolution—its Rail~Volution. This blog primarily is based on a conversation with Maria VanderKolk, communications manager with the City of Arvada. Note: Mobile Workshops at Rail~Volution in Denver will focus on the station development along the GRead more

With the Rail~Volution conference headed to Denver in September, here are some nuggets (don’t groan) about the region. Come to Rail~Volution to get the stories beyond the facts. Prep here for any trivia contests you might happen upon while you’re in the region. Denver Top in the Nation Lists Forbes Best Places for Business and CareersRead more

This post is one of a few about Denver’s transit evolution in advance of the Rail~Volution conference in Denver, September 17-20. The post is based primarily on a conversation with Caroline Joy, economic development and marketing specialist, and Gabriella Arismendi, transportation and mobility planner, both with the City of Westminster, Colorado. The City of Westminster,Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pittsburgh, PA (July 20, 2017) — Today, leaders from Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, Port Authority, and community groups highlighted one of the Pittsburgh area’s greatest redevelopment potentials – its transit system – and announced that Rail~Volution, the nation’s pre-eminent conference on transit and livability, will put the spotlight on PittsburghRead more

A look at what’s at stake with proposed cuts to federal housing and transit programs The Avondale Apartments, a LEED Gold-certified building with beautiful views, opened in Denver in 2014, one year after light rail trains began running on the new West Line connecting Denver, Lakewood, and Golden, Colorado. Well-connected to transit, this affordable housingRead more

Denver’s 16th Street Mall. Credit: Steve Crecelius, Visit Denver Denver’s 16th Street Mall is a pedestrian and transit mall that runs for over 1 mile between the Civic Center and Union Station. The mall was designed by I.M. Pei, with red, white and gray pavers. Transit has been on the mall from the beginning—and contributedRead more

The Denver Local Host Committee has been working since last summer to spread the word and plan events for the 2017 Rail~Volution conference, September 17-20. They’ve hosted happy hours for local organizations and advocates. They’ve planned a fantastic opening reception at Denver’s Union Station. They are planning 20+ mobile workshops as well as pre-conference eventsRead more

By Dan Bartholomay, CEO of Rail~Volution Update March 31, 2017: The Trump administration has upped the ante, trying to eliminate current year funding for transit construction (i.e., projects with Full Funding Grant Agreements) and the TIGER program (read more at Transportation for America). The leaked documents from the Office of Management and Budget also call forRead more

The board of directors and CEO of Rail~Volution have decided to move the 2018 conference from Charlotte, North Carolina, because of HB2, a law that eliminates anti-discrimination protections for gay and transgender people. “Our success depends on the ability to bring leaders together across a diversity of backgrounds, to share their knowledge and spark new approachesRead more

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator Carolyn Flowers announced today that 16 organizations around the country will receive a share of $14.7 million in grants to support comprehensive planning projects that improve access to public transit. The funds are made available through FTA’s Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Pilot Program for communities that are developing new orRead more

Tour Oakland’s Uptown neighborhood with its thriving arts, entertainment and dining scene. Walk through new public spaces and catalytic historic reuse projects. Take a break and go for a walk. From the Hyatt Regency Hotel: Take BART from the Embarcadero Station via either the Richmond or Pittsburg/Bay Point Bound Station (If you go at Rush Hour, youRead more

Head out on BART and see great examples of TOD! Use our self-guided tour map and see four different TOD sites in just a few hours. 1) Fruitvale Transit Village (FTV) Phase 1 Phase I of the FTV is a successful national model for livable communities created by the Unity Council and completed in 2003. Located inRead more

Take a walk through the Mission District and Castro Neighborhood with our Self-Guided Walking Tour Map.  Start your tour at the 24th Street BART Station and end at Harvey Milk Plaza. See great projects, murals and stop into one of the neighborhood spots for some highly recommended coffee or ice cream 24th Street BART Station: Start yourRead more

For Immediate Release                               Contact:       Dan Batholomay, Chief Executive Officer, Rail~Volution, 612.486.5610 Brenda Kahn, MTC, 415.778.6773 Note to Media: Conference sessions are open free of charge to members of the media; limited space in mobile workshops will be available to the media on a first-come, first-served basis. To request entry, fill out the online media application at: https://railvolution.org/the-conference/conference-information/register-now/ SANRead more

Closing Plenary: Wednesday, October 12th 12:00 pm-1:30 pm Invitation to Rail~Volution 2017 in Denver Look ahead via video to next year’s Rail~Volution conference in Denver, CO with Dave Genova, general manager of Regional Transportation District. See you in Colorado: September 17 – 20, 2017. Bill Van Meter, Assistant General Manager, Planning, Regional Transportation District, Denver,Read more

Plenary: Tuesday, October 11th 8:00 am-9:30 am The State of the Rail~Volution How can we build on the momentum we’ve seen for transit and livability during the Obama administration? Hear from Congressman Earl Blumenauer about the future of transportation: How can Rail~Volution champion, develop and advance the solutions our nation needs to expand access toRead more

Opening Plenary: Monday, October 10th 8:00 am-9:30 am Introduction to the Bay Area The San Francisco Bay Area is the country’s third largest economy. But booming industries and incredible wealth creation bring with them a host of issues: Exploding real estate values benefit property owners, but cause income inequality and displacement. A surge in transitRead more

  Address: 1807 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA 94612 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 6:00 PM-10:00PM When Fox Theatre opened its doors in 1928, 20,000 people thronged Oakland’s newest movie palace. The crowd will be smaller, but no less exhilarated, at Rail~Volution’s Welcome Reception at this historic theatre. Ride BART 12 minutes from San Francisco to Oakland’s UptownRead more

What is more important to networking than food? Make your reservations now and check out some of the Bay Area’s amazing foodie scene. All accessible by transit! Hop on the BART, grab a new connection and share a bite! Use our handy restaurant guide and enjoy your meal as much as your company! San Francisco is oneRead more

Rail~Volution is happy to connect our Jewish attendees with Yom Kuppur services with the congregation Sha’ar Zahav in San Francisco. “The services are a mix of tradition and innovation, music, reflection, inspiration and community building.  While we’re affiliated with the Reform movement, Jews from all religious backgrounds are welcome and will feel at home.” Kol Nidre andRead more

A new partnership between LIIF (Low Income Investment Fund), Enterprise Community Partners, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the Natural Resources Defense Council with support from the Ford Foundation, The Kresge Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has made $90 million available for social justice and equity projects. SPARCC – Strong, Prosperous, AndRead more

Registration is now open for the 2016 International Open Streets Summit, to be held August 18th-21st in Portland, OR. Open streets initiatives temporarily close streets to automobile traffic, so that families and friends may use them for walking, bicycling, dancing, playing, and socializing.With more than 100 documented initiatives in North America, open streets are increasinglyRead more

By Jordan Pascale The Virginian-Pilot VIRGINIA BEACH Transit experts from Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix and Charlotte, N.C., brought their stories of “transformational transit” to Hampton Roads on Monday as Virginia Beach prepares to weigh in on light rail at the polls this fall.   Hampton Roads Transit hosted the daylong event for about 250 people atRead more

Join peer leaders, policy makers, and practitioners from across the United States who have successfully addressed challenges and have built livable communities through transit. Learn from business leaders who are capitalizing on transit and how they are extending the benefits of public transportation to meet the needs of the growing population. Rail~Volution, Hampton Roads TransitRead more

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) has a pool posting for Principal Planners to assist with planning and implementation of Strategic & Policy Planning, Station Area Planning and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) programs and projects.   It’s an exciting time to be at BART, helping to advance Plan Bay Area. We are seekingRead more

This year’s promo video for the 2016 Rail~Volution conference in the Bay Area has been nominated for the Northern California Area Emmy award for Promotion-Program-Single Spot. Congratulations to Stephen Connell, Associate Producer; Cheryl Stalter, Photographer/Editor; Dina Maria Munsch, Motion Graphics. See all of the nominees on the Emmys.tv website. The Rail~Volution conference is October 9-12 atRead more

Rail~Volution explores how better transportation choices create stronger communities By: Jay Walljasper Americans made 10.7 billion trips on public transportation last year–the highest number since 1956 when the massive mobilization to build highways began and government policies strongly pushed auto-only suburban development. These numbers represent a 37 percent transit increase since 1995. Meanwhile bike commutingRead more

By: GB Arrington, GB Place Making, Portland, OR, April 14, 2016   An urban revolution is sweeping across North America at transit stations and major bus stops. Driven by shifting real estate preferences more and more people are making housing choices and businesses are increasingly locating high value jobs in transit accessible locations. In a phrase it’sRead more

Introduction and curation by Enterprise Community Partners, Denver, CO Equitable TOD (eTOD):  well-planned and implemented development near transit that accounts for the needs of low and moderate-income people, largely through the preservation and creation of affordable housing. Find below a number of best practices and resources—reports on making the case for equitable transit oriented development;Read more

Introduction and curation by GB Arrington, Principal, GB Place Making, Portland, OR   PRESENTATION: “Getting TOD Right- Reflections from 40 Years of Doing TOD” By GB Arrington, Principal, GB Place Making, Portland, OR Presentated at Rail~Volution 2015 TOD101GBPM2015Final Rediscovering TOD This presentation is a mix of TOD fundamentals, insights and some myth busters drawing on my 40+Read more

This interactive app will allow you to: View the complete event schedule, explore all of the offered sessions, and get detailed presenter information. See the most popular sessions and events by accessing the app’s Activity Feed which will highlight photos, ratings, comments, and more. Receive announcements and obtain the most up-to-date event information. Earn pointsRead more

Rail~Volution 2015 features three plenary sessions that address issues affecting the future of livable communities. Come together with all attendees in one place for presentations that promise to inspire and provoke new thinking. Dan Bartholomay Chief Executive Officer, Rail~Volution, Minneapolis, Minnesota As CEO, Dan Bartholomay promotes livability and leads efforts to expand Rail~Volution’s capacity andRead more

Registrants of this year’s Rail~Volution conference are offered a transportation pass to get around. You should have received an email from  gopass@dart.org with instructions on how to redeem your FREE transit pass. If you have not received an email and are registered for the conference, contact  gopass@dart.org or 214-979-1111.Read more