The politics of reshaping transit

ModeShift

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 Wu
• Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss
• Yonah Freemark, research director at the Urban Institute’s Land Use Lab
• Beth Osborne, director of Transportation for America

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