Miami traffic isn’t just annoying; it’s expensive, unsafe, and deeply political. We’re joined by Cathy Dos Santos from Transit Alliance Miami, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocating for a Miami built for people, not cars. We talk about what it really costs to own a car in Miami, why that burden lands hardest on service workers and families, and how better public transportation can unlock both freedom of mobility and economic mobility.

Cathy breaks down the Streets for People campaign, a push for 20 practical mobility improvement projects that can connect neighborhoods faster than waiting for a mega-project. We get specific about what “low-hanging fruit” looks like: missing sidewalks, safer crossings, bus stop shelters, and bike infrastructure that helps people reach buses and Metrorail without risking their lives. One story hits hard: a mid-block crosswalk near schools in Hialeah that disappeared after a repave, leaving parents and students to navigate dangerous blocks every day.

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