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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 1H 10M

Evidence Matters, Part 7: Creating Economic Mobility Through Public Transit

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Episode Topic: Creating Economic Mobility Through Public Transit For families facing impossible choices between a doctor’s visit and a job interview, transportation costs can be a breaking point. Discover how King County, WA, and University of Notre Dame researchers used rigorous evidence to test a solution: free transit. The results reveal transformative impacts on community well-being, charting a new course for equitable mobility. Featured Speakers:David Phillips, University of Notre DameMatthew Freedman, University of California, IrvineTruong Hoang, State of Washington Department of Social and Health ServicesMaria Jimenez-Zepeda, King County MetroRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/06aa02.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Evidence Matters. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Creating Economic Mobility Through Public Transit For families facing impossible choices between a doctor’s visit and a job interview, transportation costs can be a breaking point. Discover how King County, WA, and University of Notre Dame researchers used rigorous evidence to test a solution: free transit. The results reveal transformative impacts on community well-being, charting a new course for equitable mobility. Featured Speakers: David Phillips, University of...

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