For the last few years, I have been researching urban planning and transportation policy in an effort to prepare for a future graduate degree in urban design. In Durham, I am hoping to build on the work being done by multiple local organizations and push for a transit data gathering task force (akin to the effort of the Transit Alliance in Miami). The goal is to gather actionable data, update it consistently, and make it clear and accessible for the public. This will help policy makers extract next steps for improving our transit infrastructure and increase public engagement in our public transit.