Episode Synopsis "Sustainable Metropolitan Transportation in Los Angeles"

To learn about sustainable metropolitan transportation in Los Angeles, Alexander Sarno sits down with two of Los Angeles' most prominent transportation thought leaders, Dr. Cris B Liban, LA Metro’s first ever Chief Sustainability Officer, and one of USC Price's very own, Dr. Marlon Boarnet, Chair of the USC Urban Planning & Spatial Analysis Department and Professor of Public Policy. The conversation is composed of three parts, beginning with what was going on in the County prior to the outbreak of COVID-19. We then dive into how the County has responded and innovated to the tremendous challenges posed by the pandemic. Lastly, we leave with some inspiration as each of our guests share their respective visions for LA metropolitan transportation in the 21st century. Correction to the statistic presented at 2:45 regarding the findings of a UCLA Institute of Transportation study: transportation ridership in the SCAG region declined from 2012 to 2016. Contributors to this episode include Alexander Sarno, Colin Harmony, and Jordy Coutin Music by Jonah Chang and Jordy Coutin Title art by Alexander Sarno. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @thepriceofpolicy, Twitter @thepopusc and on Facebook at The Price of Policy.

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