Christopher Rick
Can Public School Buses Help Solve the Urban Congestion Problem?
Tags: TransportationCongestion is a persistent and expensive problem, costing the nation collectively over $300 billion each year. Cities have generally attempted to address congestion using an unoriginal set of expensive strategies, like building new roads or expanding public transit, and many cities are… more →
Do Long Bus Rides Drive Down Academic Outcomes?
Topics: Families and CommunitiesTags: Neighborhoods, TransportationSchool buses may be a critical education policy lever, breaking the link between schools and neighborhoods and facilitating access to school choice. Yet little is known about the commute for bus riders, including the average length of the bus ride or whether long commutes harm academic outcomes… more →