Fare Free Iowa City: the public health and equity benefits of accessible public transportation

University of Iowa College of Public Health

In August 2023, Iowa City's public bus system became a free service for all riders...no fare, no pass...just hop on. In this week's episode, Amy welcomes Darian Nagle-Gamm to discuss the program, its source of funding, long-term plans, and the public health and equity benefits of free public transportation. Read more about the service at https://www.icgov.org/government/departments-and-divisions/transportation/transit A transcript of the episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-the-public-health-and-equity-benefits-of-accessible-public-transportation/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at [e-mail] You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.