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    Can mass transit be as appealing as cars?

    We look at how our transportation system functions -- what works, what doesn’t, and what could improve it. One big issue that plagues public transit is travel time.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Oct 23, 2019 • 1 min read

    We look at how our transportation system functions -- what works, what doesn’t, and what could improve it. One big issue that plagues public transit is travel time. If getting in your car, even with traffic, is the fastest way to get somewhere, can public transportation really compete with driving?

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Alissa Walker

      urbanism editor, Curbed

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      Juan Matute

      Deputy Director, UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies

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