Can proximity solve a transportation problem?
Some developers, planners, and neighborhood advocates believe bringing destinations closer together could expand transportation choices.
Joshua Schipper's Latest Articles
How we got here: The role of transportation in Fort Wayne’s growth
From portages and streetcars to highways and subdivisions, transportation shaped the way Fort Wayne grew.
How early introduction to alternative transportation could help change Fort Wayne’s car-centric mindset
Fort Wayne is a city with a car-centric mindset. Early exposure to biking and transit could help, but a lack of density could limit long-term habit change.
Reporter’s Notebook: Why transportation solutions in Fort Wayne can feel paradoxical
Joshua Schipper reflects on his transportation reporting, asking: Can you build a more walkable Fort Wayne if people don’t want to use it?
How improvements to wayfinding build confidence in trail users
Regional planners are expanding trail signage and wayfinding to help riders move beyond familiar routes and explore the network with confidence.
Pedals, paths, and people: Riders share their experience on Fort Wayne trails
Fort Wayne riders say familiarity, etiquette, and experience shape how comfortable people feel navigating the region’s expanding trail network.
How volunteers and local businesses are supporting 160 miles of trails
Fort Wayne Trails counters thin budgets by launching volunteer "soft maintenance" and partnering with local businesses for trail amenities.
Citilink is testing a new tool at its bus stops to make them more accessible
In collaboration with local partners, the local transit agency is piloting a low-maintenance, low-energy display that can communicate route information to riders at two bus stops.
How riders and advocates navigate Fort Wayne’s transit gaps
While some wait for large-scale changes, advocates say taking small steps to chip away at barriers can provide tangible solutions and hope.
Can volunteer walk audits help fix Fort Wayne’s accessibility data gap?
With thousands of intersections to manage and limited staff, cities face a data challenge. Volunteer walk audits may offer a way to fill in the gaps.
