Beyond Getting From Point A to Point B: Transportation as a Public Health Issue

Whether by car, train, bus, bike, e-scooter, or foot, transportation is more than a way to get from Point A to Point B; it is a critical public health issue. In this Health Forum, we explore how transportation policies affect health equity, the environment, as well as the health and safety of community members. Join us to learn about Los Angeles’ transportation landscape through a public health lens and to understand why sound transportation policies are crucial for ensuring healthy communities.





Panelists:

Muntu Davis, MD, MPH

Health Officer

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health



Juan Matute, MBA, MA

Deputy Director

UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies



Seleta J. Reynolds

General Manager

Los Angeles Department of Transportation





Moderator:

Richard J. Jackson, MD, MPH, HonAIA, HonASLA

Professor Emeritus

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health





If you are joining the livestream, you do not need to RSVP. Just click HERE on January 30th. Please note that the program begins at 6:30pm PST.





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