Metros, Micros and Mobility Sharing, Oh My! Is Public Transit Really Sustainable?

In this episode of The Most Good Podcast, hosted by Samira from Dakota and Rowan, a secondhand shop in Pasadena, California, the focus is on public transit and mobility sharing as sustainable transportation options. The episode features special guest, Nina Dinh, from California Department of Transportation on the California Integrated Travel Project. They discuss the significant potential of public transit to reduce carbon emissions, the challenges and perceptions around safety and efficiency in Los Angeles, and the comparison of public transit with private car rides and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. The conversation also covers the importance of making public transit a more attractive and feasible option for everyday travel, through improving technology and increasing the frequency and accessibility of services. Samira and Nina emphasize the role of individual action in choosing more sustainable transportation options, encouraging listeners to try incorporating public transportation into their lives.