“Our economy is built on those frontline folks, and transit is moving those frontline folks, which makes us the foundation of the foundation.”

One of the industry’s top and most respected leaders joins the podcast today – Phil Washington, CEO of LA Metro. He discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic – how it has affected Measure M, and he talks about the money received through the federal stimulus package. He also shares some recovery ideas, and questions if some of the changes implemented because of COVID-19 will become the new normal.

Finally, Washington gives updates on the transportation school his team is working on. The school will eventually teach grades 9-12. It will focus “on transportation infrastructure, and prioritizes the kids in the foster care system, low-income kids, kids whose parents have been exposed or engaged in the criminal justice system.” At the school, they’ll learn about planning, engineering, public-private partnerships, funding, maintenance, and everything else encompassing transportation infrastructure. It is the first of its kind, and we can’t wait to see it in full force.

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