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An original podcast series from the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University. This podcast is co-created with the entire UEP community - students, faculty, alumni, and more!

  1. 02/27/2023

    Making Urban Streets Safe For All with Kristiana Lachiusa

    In this week’s episode, Allie sits down with Kristiana Lachiusa. She is currently a Master of Public Policy (MPP) student at UEP. Before this, Kristiana was the Director of Transit and Outreach at Livable Streets where she led the transit advocacy team. Kristiana discusses how a near-death experience on a bike changed her perspective on access to transportation and started her on a journey in transportation advocacy.  Listen to the full episode now to hear how you can get involved in making your streets safer, the benefits of working at a small non-profit, and tips to make friends with your neighbors! Click HERE to Become a Street Ambassador! Kristiana’s Advocacy Orgs to Get Check Out: Transportation focused: Livable Streets AllianceWe advocate for innovative and equitable transportation solutions that create safe, affordable and convenient options for everyone in Metro Boston. Boston Cyclist UnionOur mission is to transform the streets of greater Boston into equitable and inviting people-centered spaces affording access and connection for every body. We accomplish this through organizing, advocacy, public actions, and holding city and state agencies accountable to build out the network of safe, protected bike infrastructure. Walk BostonWalkBoston makes walking safer and easier in Massachusetts to encourage better health, a cleaner environment and more vibrant communities. Our website is centered on the work we do with people and organizations in communities across the state. TransitMattersTransitMatters is dedicated to improving transit in and around Boston by offering new perspectives, uniting transit advocates, and informing the public. We utilize a high level of critical analysis to advocate for plans and policies that promote convenient, effective, and equitable transportation for everyone. NeighborwaysListen to this previous episode with Founder and UEP Lecturer: Mark Chase. Neighborways’ mission is to help communities build networks of traffic-calmed streets that are inviting for people of all ages, and prioritize biking and walking. We believe streets should be beautiful places that incorporate local art and creativity, and serve as a meeting place where you can engage with your neighbors.

    13 min
  2. 11/17/2022

    Water Quality Testing in San Francisco with Abbie Kubota

    Wondering how we keep municipal drinking water safe and free of contaminants? Stay tuned to hear from Abbie Kubota, a second-year MS Sustainability candidate, who is completing her 6-month long internship with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) tasked with sampling drinking water and wastewater and analyzing their quality in the SF Bay Area. This is the first episode in a biweekly series featuring Abbie Kubota as we follow her throughout her time at SFPUC. If you have specific questions about her internship or about Abbie, in general, please email us at tuftsuepodcast@gmail.com. In this week's episode, we introduce Abbie and learn about her background leading up to, and her experience, working in the water quality testing lab at SFPUC for the past few months. Later in the episode, Abbie reflects on what UEP coursework and experiences have been impactful and helpful as she completes this internship.  A message from Abbie: I have grown up in the East Bay Area of California my entire life, and I am so fortunate to be able to work in San Francisco, a city that Bay Area kids like me dream of living in. If you don’t find me at work, I’ll be at the Farmer’s markets, trying new recipes, and spending time with my friends & family. I miss everyone back in Boston! See you guys in 2023! Stick around for the next update, in two weeks, where Abbie discusses the role of SFPUC in supporting environmental justice communities through community engagement.

    35 min

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An original podcast series from the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University. This podcast is co-created with the entire UEP community - students, faculty, alumni, and more!