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Empowering the Next Generation of Transit Riders Through Exploration

  • 5/23/2025
  • By Tammy L. Miller

Growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and attending university in the city meant learning how to navigate public transit at an age that felt intimidating and a bit scary. But as I grew more familiar and later started working in the city, I found myself traveling between Philly, DC, and New York with ease—and with a growing sense of independence. One of my favorite early memories is navigating my young nieces on the Metro.

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