About us

We are "Route Rangers", a team of UChicago Computer Science and Public Policy students committed to revitalizing public interest and participation in transit systems. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, ridership levels have plummeted across the United States. This decline in ridership levels has led to service cuts, further discouraging ridership and posing a significant challenge for cities striving to recover.

Our mission is to address this critical issue by creating a platform that bridges the gap between policymakers and the public. We believe providing a space for current and potential transit users to voice their ideas and feedback is essential.

Our Goal:

We aim to empower urban transit policymakers with data analytics and public feedback to inform and enhance transit planning. We aim to improve the overall transit ecosystem by fostering this connection and encouraging greater ridership.

Route Rangers Team:

Benjamin Leiva

Jimena Salinas

Lisette Solis

JP Martinez

Matt Jackson

Megan Moore

Katherine Dumais

Get Involved!

Learn about the City Transit Ecosystem! Participate in our survey and share your thoughts on the routes you want to see in your neighborhood. Currently, we are active in New York, Chicago, and Portland. If you're a policymaker, dive into our data and explore new insights to improve your transit systems.