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513. Should Public Transit Be Free? (Update)

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Rethinking Public Transit: The Case for Free Fare

This chapter explores the heated debate around offering free public transit, featuring insights from a traffic planner in Stockholm and case studies from Boston and Kansas City. It emphasizes the transformative potential of free transit on economic mobility and climate justice, while advocating for proactive governance to address broader societal issues.

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