"We have a vision for Memphis where you don't have to own a car to get outside of your neighborhood. We have a vision for an equitable, accessible transportation system that allows residents and visitors alike to see all of the amazing parts of Memphis that we have to offer."

It might seem as simple as getting from Point A to Point B, but the reality is that transportation impacts every aspect of urban life from getting to and from work to how to get groceries or get kiddos to school. The cost associated with transportation — whether that’s purchasing and upkeep of a vehicle or a bicycle or bus— impacts economic mobility.

So as we celebrate the wins in our city like the Downtown Mobility Center, we want to shine a light on the day-to-day logistics that make our city function — central to that is transportation.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Innovate Memphis
• Our conversation with Jessica Lotz and Chandell Ryan
• Daily Memphian article about Nikki's new role
• Jackson's conversation with "Memphis Metropolis"
• Coordinated School Health program
• Memphis Medical District Collaborative
• Downtown Memphis Commission
• Le Bonheur Safe Kids Mid-South program
• Blue Oval City Transit Study (see more here)
• What You Can Do to Reduce Pollution from Vehicles and Engines from EPA
• Learn more about bus rapid transit in Memphis here and here
• Tactical Urbanism Guide
• Light Rail Transit
• MedHaul

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.