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Programs 161, 162, 163, 164 • 2 hrs

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What role can public transportation play in building a more livable nation?

Written and produced by David Freudberg in association with WGBH Boston

Most people in metropolitan areas face choices when we travel — to go by car or to use public transit? These decisions have a huge impact on our wallets, on the environment and on our quality of life.

World-class experts, colorful personal stories (including winner of the month-long Car-Free Challenge) and cool stereo sounds of trains! Voices heard include:

Richard Rodriguez, Chicago Transit Authority president

DePaul University student riders

M.P. Carter, Memphis Area Transportation Authority

Prof. Robert Cervero, UC/Berkeley urban planning chair

Larry Hanley, Amalgamated Transit Workers president

Betty Turner, Bank of America; Natalie English, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

Matt Maryl, Apollo Alliance

John Inglish, Utah Transit Authority CEO

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