We kick off this week's podcast with Garrison Grow, Go Together's Safe Passage Team Lead continuing our conversation with Phillip Burgoyne-Allen about school transportation and equity.  School Choice is a 21st Century solution to education options for students to be in the education setting where they will thrive. What's key is getting there.  Is it really School Choice if the student can't there?  Listen in as Phillip shares some of the dynamics that complicate achieving true equity. 

Phillip Burgoyne-Allen is a former policy analyst at Bellwether Education Partners.  During his time at Bellwether, he worked on education policy with a frequent emphasis on transportation efficiency and environmental impact. Currently, he works at AASHTO, the nonprofit association representing the departments of transportation in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. At AASHTO, his work focuses on transportation and environment policy.

Garrison Grow joined the Go Together team after his recent graduation from the University of Virginia, where he achieved Highest Distinction and degrees in English and Public Policy & Leadership. While at the University, Garrison was a steadfast advocate for survivors of gender-based violence and lead several peer education organizations, earning the honor of Lawn Resident during his fourth year. He also served the City of Charlottesville as a Biking and Pedestrian Intern, where he leveraged data, research, grassroots organizing, and stakeholder relationships to create Safe Routes to School strategies and equitable bike ped policy. His interest in the intersection of education policy, equity, and transportation makes him a great fit for Go Together’s mission.