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Creators:
Kramer, Jeffrey ; Williams, Kristine ; Seggerman, Karen ; Bond, Alex
Kramer, Jeffrey ; Williams, Kristine ; Seggerman, Karen ; Bond, Alex Less -
Corporate Creators:
University of South Florida. Center for Urban Transportation Research
Corporate Contributors:
Florida. Dept. of Transportation
Subject/TRT Terms:
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Civil Rights
Environmental Justice
Title VI
Transportation Planning

Resource Type:
Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:
Florida
Edition:
Final report; 2/19/2010-3/1/2012.
Corporate Publisher:
University of South Florida. Center for Urban Transportation Research
NTL Classification:
NTL-LAWS AND REGULATIONS-Federal Laws ; NTL-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT-Environment Impacts ; NTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-PLANNING AND POLICY ;
Abstract:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) in Florida are

required to address Title VI and environmental justice (EJ) in the transportation planning process. This study

reviews those practices and suggests future enhancements based upon a review of the literature, agency documents,

and input received from Florida MPO and FDOT District staff. Interviews with FDOT District and Florida MPO

staff revealed a widespread understanding of – and commitment to – Title VI and EJ ideals and intent. Many stated

that Title VI and EJ principles are now ingrained into their agency’s activities. Florida MPOs indicated that their

efforts to address Title VI and EJ in development of long-range transportation plans (LRTPs) had noticeably

increased over the last few planning cycles. A review of LRTPs confirmed that several MPOs have goals or

objectives that address the needs of low-income and minority populations and other special needs groups. Public

involvement is currently the primary method used by MPOs to address these needs. FDOT District staff address

Title VI and EJ in planning through Florida’s Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) process, in

coordination with the MPO transportation planning process, and through participation in the statewide Title VI

Program. This study suggests specific future efforts to further enhance these processes in four key areas: 1)

identifying protected populations 2) public involvement; 3) evaluating benefits and burdens; and 4) training of staff

and consultants.


Format:
PDF
Funding:
BDK84 977-12
Collection(s):
US Transportation Collection
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