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What’s a mobility wallet and how does it fit with equity?
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This week on the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, conversations with two people committed to equity in transportation and access for all.
First, Valerie Lefler, founder and executive director of Feonix - Mobility Rising (pronounced like "Phoenix"), talks about what inspires her work and this week’s launch of the Mobility Wallet Pilot Program for veterans.
Later, David Bulkowski, executive director of Disability Advocates of Kent County (DAKC), talks about his long career working on the same goals and DAKC’s partnership in the program.
Some references in this week's show:
News release announcing the Mobility Wallet Pilot Program
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-outreach/pressreleases/2023/08/03/michigan-mobility-wallet-pilot-program-for-veterans-launches-on-purple-heart-day
Disability Advocates of Kent County
https://www.dakc.us/
Feonix - Mobility Rising
https://feonix.org/team/
Chapters
1. What’s a mobility wallet and how does it fit with equity? (00:00:00)
2. Connecting Transportation and Mobility Equity (00:00:08)
3. Transportation Challenges and Accessibility for All (00:14:50)
4. Partnerships and Technology in Disability Advocacy (00:21:12)
5. New Transportation Innovation (00:31:56)
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