During my final semester, I worked with TransitMatters as a Clean Transit Associate, engaging with projects that evaluated and reimagined public transportation. TransitMatters is a non-profit advocacy group based in Boston which strives to advance solutions for public transit across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A main tenet of their work is using data to drive conversations about reliability, efficiency, and access. Over my 10 weeks with TransitMatters, I saw the value of blending data with personal experiences to create a holistic picture about how good public transportation can change communities – and benefit our planet.
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