Equity-centered Transportation Project Prioritization Process City of Peoria, Illinois

Jayakumar, Vismaya

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Description

Title

Equity-centered Transportation Project Prioritization Process City of Peoria, Illinois

Author(s)

Jayakumar, Vismaya

Contributor(s)

Braun, Lindsay M.

Issue Date

2021

Keyword(s)

• transportation equity
• project prioritization process

Geographic Coverage

Peoria, Illinois

Abstract

To further this effort in my capstone, I started by studying transportation project prioritization processes developed by five different U.S. cities using a case study approach. I interviewed planners and engineers from two of those cities – Oakland, CA and Madison, WI. The case studies were followed by a background study of Peoria, and a comparative equity analysis of Peoria county’s Long Range Transportation Plan and Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Play Area 2040 Plan. Then, I conducted stakeholder interviews to document their understanding, positionality, and inclination with respect to an equity-centered CIP prioritization process, along with identifying barriers and opportunities to such a tool. I use the findings from these studies to make a comprehensive list of recommendations to address a wide range of barriers identified, leverage opportunities found, and help advance equity in the city.

Series/Report Name or Number

MUP Capstone

Type of Resource

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Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

• University of Illinois Extension
• City of Peoria, IL

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