KQED's Forum The Outlook for Bay Area Transit Post-Election
Nov 19, 2024
Dan Brekke, an editor and reporter at KQED News, joins Rebecca Long, Director of Legislation, and Sebastian Petty, Senior Advisor at SPUR, along with Mark Joseph, Chair of the Napa Valley Transportation Authority. They explore the struggles of Bay Area transit post-pandemic, discussing failed measures like Prop. L and the success of Measure U in Napa. The conversation delves into the implications of a Republican Congress on transit funding, the need for efficient public transportation solutions, and how local actions can meet community demands amidst uncertain federal support.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Transit Challenges in the Bay Area
01:42 • 12min
Impact of Elections on Bay Area Transportation Initiatives
13:51 • 2min
Transforming Napa's Transportation Landscape
15:53 • 11min
Election Outcomes and Transit Challenges
27:22 • 7min
Navigating Bay Area Transit Post-Election: Challenges and Opportunities
33:57 • 4min
Navigating Equity in Bay Area Transit
38:12 • 14min
Transit Impacts of Recent Elections
52:27 • 3min