Defining and Measuring Equity in Public Transportation [Research Brief]

Ferrell, Christopher E.; Eells, John M; Reinke, David B.; Schroeder, Matthew M

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Defining and Measuring Equity in Public Transportation [Research Brief]

2023-09-01
By Ferrell, Christopher E. ; Eells, John M ; Reinke, David B.

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English

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Creators:

Ferrell, Christopher E. ; Eells, John M ; Reinke, David B. ; Schroeder, Matthew M
Corporate Creators:

Mineta Transportation Institute ; San Jose State University
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
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Publication/ Report Number:

2100
Resource Type:

Brief
Geographical Coverage:

California;United States
Edition:

Research Brief
Corporate Publisher:

Mineta Transportation Institute
Abstract:

How do transit agencies ensure public transportation justly and fairly serves California’s many diverse communities, especially those who are transportation disadvantaged? This report is meant to aid Caltrans and the state’s transit agencies in assessing transit service equity and assisting with the evaluation of potential solutions for past, existing, and future inequities. This report identifies and evaluates policies and practices associated with equity measurement in public transit from extant sources. By researching federal laws and regulations related to Title VI, metropolitan planning organization (MPO) planning and policy documents, and academic papers related to equity measurement, the research team evaluated extant information regarding current equity measurement. From this information, the study applies a series of possible metrics to a test case in Santa Cruz County, California and compares results to those generated by Title VI metric requirements. Using this comparison, the study evaluates the need for new metrics in transit equity analysis.
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PDF
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/70439/dot_70439_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 289.76 KB]
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University Transportation Centers
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File Language:

English

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