Intern, Transit Future Campaign
Greater Chicago Area
From February to June 2015, I worked to advance Transit Future, a CNT campaign to establish a long-term dedicated revenue source for transit in Cook County. Transit Future (www.transitfuture.org) has outlined a bold vision for rapid transit expansion that includes multiple new lines, several rail extensions, and a comprehensive network of fast, frequent bus service. As part of my master's capstone project at UIC, my primary role was to model future ridership on proposed transit lines using… Show more From February to June 2015, I worked to advance Transit Future, a CNT campaign to establish a long-term dedicated revenue source for transit in Cook County. Transit Future (www.transitfuture.org) has outlined a bold vision for rapid transit expansion that includes multiple new lines, several rail extensions, and a comprehensive network of fast, frequent bus service. As part of my master's capstone project at UIC, my primary role was to model future ridership on proposed transit lines using the FTA's STOPS (Simplified Trips-on-Project Software). I also provided research, outreach, and graphic design support. Show less