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63 By conducting a thorough study of needs and concerns, the impacts of existing programs and policies, and the likely impacts of proposed transportation investments and actions, an MPO will have determined whether disparate impacts exist. This determination should be based on a thoughtful and robust study, starting with a clear understanding of the needs and concerns of underserved individuals and communities in the region.
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64 Equity Analysis in Regional Transportation Planning Processes Various options exist for project evaluation criteria (see Table 12) , but the most effective options require that the project sponsor describe verifiable benefits to underserved persons and estimate potential adverse impacts.
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Step 5: Develop Strategies to Avoid or Mitigate Inequities 65 Transit and Rideshare In many areas, a high percentage of underserved households do not have access to a vehicle; therefore, the members of those households rely on transit. Gaps in mobility can be addressed by focusing investments in areas with high concentrations of low-income or zero-vehicle households.
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66 Equity Analysis in Regional Transportation Planning Processes Air Quality Air pollution is often an issue for underserved populations that live in close proximity to highways. To address disproportionate impacts from air pollution, options include: • Retrofitted buses with increased emissions-control technologies, • Vegetated buffers along the highway to trap particulates, and • Considering air quality when siting high-density housing.
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Step 5: Develop Strategies to Avoid or Mitigate Inequities 67 (1) The MPO shall develop the participation plan in consultation with all interested parties and shall, at a minimum, describe explicit procedures, strategies, and desired outcomes for: .
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68 Equity Analysis in Regional Transportation Planning Processes • Specific goals can be created that relate to equity issues that have been identified in the region, such as avoiding displacement or reductions in transportation access. These specific goals usually focus on either reducing burdens or improving access to benefits for underserved populations.
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Step 5: Develop Strategies to Avoid or Mitigate Inequities 69 DVRPC (Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission)
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