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!
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 (https://www.livablestreets.info/) 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 (https://www.livablestreets.info/street_ambassadors#:~:text=Street%20Ambassadors%20play%20a%20crucial,safe%2C%20accessible%2C%20and%20equitable.) to Become a Street Ambassador!
Kristiana’s Advocacy Orgs to Get Check Out:
Transportation focused:
Livable Streets Alliance (https://www.livablestreets.info/)We advocate for innovative and equitable transportation solutions that create safe, affordable and convenient options for everyone in Metro Boston.
Boston Cyclist Union (https://bostoncyclistsunion.org/)Our 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 Boston (https://walkboston.org/)WalkBoston 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 (https://walkboston.org/what-we-do/) with people and organizations in communities across the state (https://walkboston.org/where-we-work/).
TransitMatters (https://transitmatters.org/)TransitMatters 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.
Neighborways (https://www.neighborways.com/)Listen to this previous episode (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MxIWr8g8GrKr2jbUtkDtV?si=0df65d9897584c1f) 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.
2 Feb 2023
President Lincoln Made Death Care Trendy and MSS Intern Updated with Abbie
In this week’s episode, Allie and Peter get another water quality update from Abbie at her internship with the SFPUC. Peter explains how the death care practice of embalming became trendy in the United States. Abbie reflects on her time in the drinking water lab; they discuss the challenges the SFPUC faces in achieving its sustainability vision.
30 Dec 2022
Show us the Money! Social Impact Investing with Lara Isiolaotan
In this week's episode, Peter meets Lara for a coffee chat.
They discover their shared love of mushrooms, not on their plates, but as an innovative building material; discuss their most impactful class of the semester and more.
Lara Isiolaotan is in her first year as a Master of Public Policy (https://as.tufts.edu/uep/current-students/masters-programs/master-public-policy) student. Previously, she has been working in the nonprofit space in her home country, Canada, advocating for the needs of marginalized communities for about 7 years. Listen now to learn more about Lara’s interests in social impact investing and hopes while at UEP.
All current students and alumni are invited to participate in coffee chats. If you’re interested in joining next semester, please look out for an email from Casey Auch or contact her directly via email: casey.auch@tufts.edu (mailto:casey.auch@tufts.edu).
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