Ep 91: Neighborhood Change and Transit Ridership with Mike Manville (Road Scholars pt. 1)
UCLA Housing VoiceShow Notes
Many studies have looked at the effects of new transit infrastructure on housing prices, gentrification, and other neighborhood changes. But how does housing policy — specifically rising rents and worsening affordability — affect transit? Mike Manville takes the guest seat in the first episode of our four-part series on transportation research: Road Scholars. Show Notes Manville, M., King, H., Matute, J., & Lau, T. (2024). Neighborhood change and transit ridership: Evidence from Los Angel...
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