A blog to watch: “Human Transit”

Yesterday, I discovered a new favorite blog, “Human Transit.”

The blog is by Jarrett Walker, a consultant at McCormick Rankin Cagney.  On the welcome post, he says:

Since 1991 I’ve been a consulting transit planner, helping to design transit networks and policies for a huge range of communities.  My goal here is to start conversations about how transit works, and how we can use it to create better cities and towns.

Just a few posts in, there are some interesting ideas and new approaches on the blog, topics including transit language (transfering vs. connecting) and online apps to help citizens understand transit planning issues.

I’ve added the blog to my feedreader and am looking forward to reading more of what Jarrett has to say.

Aaron is the founding principal of Trillium Solutions, Inc. He brings experience that includes 13 years of experience in public transportation, with knowledge of fixed-route transportation, paratransit, rural transportation, and active transportation modes. Aaron is a recognized expert in developing data standards, web-application design, digital communications, and online marketing strategy. He originally developed Trillium’s GTFS Manager, and has played a key role in the development of the GTFS data specification since 2007.