Milena Almagro

In this engaging discussion, Milena Almagro, an Assistant Professor of Economics at Chicago Booth, dives into the transportation challenges plaguing urban areas, particularly Chicago. She reveals how policies like congestion pricing and improved public transit can alleviate gridlock and pollution. Drawing on innovative research using cell phone data, she emphasizes the disparities in transit access linked to income levels. Milena also highlights the economic implications of congestion and shares strategies to enhance public transport efficiency.