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How Do Transportation Networks Shape Economic Inequality?

Quick fact

In many US cities, a person's life expectancy can vary by up to 20 years depending on which side of a highway they live on.

Why this is interesting

Think about your daily commute: does it take you through wealthy neighborhoods or underserved ones? The roads and rails we build silently determine who gets access to jobs, education, and opportunity.