When Political Commitments Meet Public Transit Reality.

Written By Joy Namunoga

Beyond the Manifesto Series

Status: In Progress

Author: Zarrish Zia, Hannah Le & Shifan Du

This forthcoming Beyond the Manifesto publication examines how political commitments to reliable, equitable, and accessible public transit are translated into practice. Using Philadelphia's public transit system as a case study, the publication explores how fragmented governance, institutional responsibilities, funding structures, and policy implementation shape the gap between political promises and everyday transit experiences.

Joy Namunoga
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