James E. Moore

University of Southern California

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Professor of engineering, public policy and management at the University of Southern California, currently on sabbatical at the Rand Corp

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When it comes to public transit in LA, ridership is down. LA has reduced service, closed entrances to stations, and started sanitizing vehicles and public spaces a lot more.

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When it comes to public transit in LA, ridership is down. LA has reduced service, closed entrances to stations, and started sanitizing vehicles and public spaces a lot more.

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