The Benefits of Free Transit for College Students

Beyond the improved town-and-gown connectivity, both cities and universities benefit from these programs in myriad ways. They increase sustainability goals, help retain graduates and reduce brain drain, and even curb gentrification (more on this later).

By Malcolm Burnley

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