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The politics of reshaping transit

The politics of reshaping transit

FromModeShift


The politics of reshaping transit

FromModeShift

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Oct 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Breaking our car dependence and reinvigorating our public transit system is not straightforward. It is a complicated and politically controversial process.But a new generation of political leaders is working to reform how we invest in mobility options at the federal, state, and local levels. In this episode, Andrei and Tiffany explore the longstanding obstacles to improving the quality of our transit systems — and how bold leaders are pushing the envelope to improve mobility for Americans.Guests:Boston Mayor Michelle WuMassachusetts Congressman Jake AuchinclossYonah Freemark, research director at the Urban Institute’s Land Use LabBeth Osborne, director of Transportation for AmericaListen to ModeShift on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Released:
Oct 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (7)

Transportation needs a major overhaul. ‘ModeShift’ is a series that explores the past, present, and future of how we move. Many converging factors are forcing us to rethink mobility: Aging infrastructure, outdated planning, inequitable access, and rapid technology shifts. Co-hosts Andrei Greenawalt and Tiffany Chu bring together historical examples, personal stories, and timely case studies to explore the future of transportation in the U.S.