Phil Washington LA Metro
\u201cOur economy is built on those frontline folks, and transit is moving those frontline folks, which makes us the foundation of the foundation.\u201d
One of the industry\u2019s top and most respected leaders joins the podcast today \u2013 Phil Washington, CEO of LA Metro. He discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic \u2013 how it has affected Measure M, and he talks about the money received through the federal stimulus package. He also shares some recovery ideas, and questions if some of the changes implemented because of COVID-19 will become the new normal.
Finally, Washington gives updates on the transportation school his team is working on. The school will eventually teach grades 9-12. It will focus \u201con transportation infrastructure, and prioritizes the kids in the foster care system, low-income kids, kids whose parents have been exposed or engaged in the criminal justice system.\u201d At the school, they\u2019ll learn about planning, engineering, public-private partnerships, funding, maintenance, and everything else encompassing transportation infrastructure. It is the first of its kind, and we can\u2019t wait to see it in full force.
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