{"id":16544,"date":"2023-08-11T13:29:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T17:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/?p=16544"},"modified":"2023-08-11T14:03:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T18:03:11","slug":"dr-ruth-steiner-discusses-traffic-congestion-on-wusf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/dr-ruth-steiner-discusses-traffic-congestion-on-wusf\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Ruth Steiner Discusses Traffic Congestion On WUSF"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-13ae6097 uagb-columns__columns-3 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-ae8a76e0\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-7d49ed12\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-791129b9\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Dr. Ruth Steiner Discusses Traffic Congestion On WUSF<\/h1><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">In the &#8220;Our Changing State&#8221; series, Florida Matters explores the evolving transportation challenges in Florida due to its booming population. UF URP professor, Dr. Ruth Steiner discusses the complexities of urban transit and the potential of ride-sharing services.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-0bf3b660\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-4a50437\" data-block-id=\"4a50437\"><style>.stk-4a50437{margin-bottom:4px !important}.stk-4a50437 .stk-img-wrapper{width:43% !important;height:655px !important}.stk-4a50437 .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(0.99) !important;object-position:49% 51% !important}<\/style><figure class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-16560\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/08\/Dr.-Ruth-Steiner-Photo.png\" width=\"1208\" height=\"1448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/08\/Dr.-Ruth-Steiner-Photo.png 1208w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/08\/Dr.-Ruth-Steiner-Photo-250x300.png 250w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/08\/Dr.-Ruth-Steiner-Photo-854x1024.png 854w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/08\/Dr.-Ruth-Steiner-Photo-768x921.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1208px) 100vw, 1208px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-3ed3e1c1 uagb-columns__columns-3 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-6a4bebd2\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-c0818ac7\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-25c66269\"><h6 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">August 11, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Florida is witnessing a significant transformation in its transportation dynamics due to its population growth. In the &#8220;Our Changing State&#8221; series, Florida Matters examines how these changes impact residents&#8217; daily commutes and transportation experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a recent segment on August 8th, WUSF\u2019s Matthew Peddie had an enlightening conversation with Sharon Tagle, a Tampa resident. They discussed the evolving nature of moving around Tampa, especially in the Seminole Heights area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same episode, Dr. Ruth Steiner, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning and Director of the Center for Health and the Built Environment, addressed listeners&#8217; concerns. Responding to the mention of traffic congestion and the inadequacy of public transit by a resident, Dr. Steiner shed light on the intricacies of creating an efficient public transportation system. She emphasized the challenges posed by Florida&#8217;s current urban density and the importance of ensuring high-frequency transportation for a large portion of the community. Dr. Steiner also noted the potential role of services like Uber and Lyft in enhancing late-night service availability, encouraging more residents to opt for public transit during regular hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-5b3cd7e6 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\"><strong>Dr. Ruth Steiner<\/strong>: I would say there&#8217;s another way that Uber and Lyft could be used. First mile and last mile is very important but I would also say late night service \u2014 whether we know there&#8217;s not enough service to have a large bus and maybe you could serve it with micro transit.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><cite class=\"uagb-blockquote__author\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu\/show\/florida-matters\/2023-01-24\/after-tbarta-dissolution-regional-transit-remains-obstacle-county-officials-solve\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu\/show\/florida-matters\/2023-01-24\/after-tbarta-dissolution-regional-transit-remains-obstacle-county-officials-solve\" target=\"_blank\">Read more at<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu\/transportation\/2023-08-08\/our-changing-state-imagining-future-florida-transportation-needs\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu\/transportation\/2023-08-08\/our-changing-state-imagining-future-florida-transportation-needs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu\/show\/florida-matters\/2023-01-24\/after-tbarta-dissolution-regional-transit-remains-obstacle-county-officials-solve\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu\/show\/florida-matters\/2023-01-24\/after-tbarta-dissolution-regional-transit-remains-obstacle-county-officials-solve\" target=\"_blank\">WUSF<\/a><\/cite><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>To hear more of Dr. Steiner&#8217;s conversation with WUSF, <a href=\"https:\/\/wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu\/transportation\/2023-08-08\/our-changing-state-imagining-future-florida-transportation-needs\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu\/transportation\/2023-08-08\/our-changing-state-imagining-future-florida-transportation-needs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-10d2ef96\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the &#8220;Our Changing State&#8221; series, Florida Matters explores the evolving transportation challenges in Florida due to its booming population. 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