Posted April 8, 2018 by Alice Wong Podcast
Ep 22: Public Transit
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It’s easy to complain about public transit, but for so many populations, including low-income people, older adults, and people with disabilities, it’s the only option available.
Today’s episode is about public transit focusing on two systems: MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) and the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) in New York City.
Maria Sotnikova and Alejandra Ospina are my guests and they share their experiences using different forms of transit from these two systems. They’ll also talk about larger systemic issues about accessibility and infrastructure in these two metropolitan areas.
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Related Links
MARTA Accessible Services
MTA Guide to Accessible Transit
Residents, disabled groups suing to stop ‘arrogant’ L train plan. TheVillager.com. Anderson, Lincoln. (April 5, 2018).
Atlanta Regional Commission. (April 6, 2017). Human Services Transportation Plan.
Disability Rights Advocates. (April 27, 2017). Unprecedented Dual Class Action Suits Filed Today Challenging the New York City Subway System’s Illegal Discrimination Against Wheelchair Users and Others.
Evelly, Jeanmarie. (October 23, 2017). MTA Repairs at Astoria N/W Stations Ignore Disabled Riders, Activists Say. DNAinfo.com
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