Shelley and Mary are back for another interesting episode on the the “Taylor Swift Transit Effect.” We discuss interesting stats and facts from this phenomenon, some criticisms to looking at this event as a decider on changes for transit, and finally the big question: will these concert goers continue to take transit? What does it mean for women, non-binary folks, LGBTQIA+ folks when they take transit? How do we address the needs and wants of those people around transit and planning?

We discuss lots of really great topics in this episode and can’t wait for you to listen!

Sources from this episode:

• Taylor Swift is an unlikely public transit icon
• L.A. Excited to Experience the “Taylor Swift Transit Effect” 
• Taylor Swift Fans Give Public Transit a Well-Timed Boost 
• The Taylor Swift Transit Effect: VTA adds more service for ‘Eras Tour’ as other cities see public transit boom 
• Public Transit Gets the Swiftie Bump 
• BART's Not One More Girl Initiative Moves to Phase 2
• The New Normal: Trends in Telecommuting Influence Transportation, Employment, & More 
• Will transit recover? A retrospective study of nationwide ridership in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Feminist City Claiming Space in a Man Made World by Leslie Kern

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