Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris

Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris is a prominent urban planning scholar and the interim dean at UCLA's Luskin School of Public Affairs. With a focus on public transportation safety and accessibility, she has contributed significantly to the discourse on urban transit systems, emphasizing the need for innovative security measures that balance safety with efficiency. Her expertise is particularly relevant in discussions surrounding the challenges faced by public transit systems in ensuring rider safety amid rising concerns about crime.