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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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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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