Transportation Equity Project Prioritization Criteria

Krapp, Agustina

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Title

Transportation Equity Project Prioritization Criteria

Author(s)

Krapp, Agustina

Contributor(s)

Barajas, Jesus

Issue Date

2020-05

Keyword(s)

transit equity

Date of Ingest

2020-11-09T21:17:58Z

Geographic Coverage

United States

Abstract

This research examines the use of equity-based criteria in the transportation investment prioritization processes of the metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) that serve the 40 largest urbanized areas in the U.S. and finds that, despite the lack of federal requirements, almost half of them consider equity as a criterion for allocating transportation funds. We categorize each equity-based project evaluation criterion as one of five different types, with varying degrees of complexity and potential for impact, and we assess their strengths and weaknesses. Based on this analysis, we develop a range of recommendations to further improve the consideration of equity in project selection methodologies.

Series/Report Name or Number

MUP Capstone

Type of Resource

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Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

Metropolitan Planning Council

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