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Introduction 7 recent momentum can be attributed, in part, to political and social justice movements that push for governments to focus on social equity. In this report, social equity is defined as an intentionally disproportionate distribution of goods, services, rights, and opportunities to advance traditionally marginalized groups (Deka 2004)
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8 Fare-Free Transit Evaluation Framework policies at once requires a shift in how transit agencies are funded at all levels -- local, state, and federal. If decision makers are willing to provide long-term financial support for quality service that is also free, then riders can benefit from both.
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Introduction 9 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1999 Exhibit 1-2. Framework for program evaluation in public health.
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CHAPTER 2 Using the Fare-Free Transit Evaluation Framework This evaluation framework presented herein provides guidance for transit agencies and other interested parties on evaluating the feasibility of various fare-free transit alternatives. The evaluation framework has 10 steps that describe the process for getting organized, making a plan, and evaluating fare-free transit (Exhibit 2-1)
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Using the Fare-Free Transit Evaluation Framework 11 Theme Evaluation Questions Access, Which fare-free transit alternatives best improve access, Mobility, & mobility, and equity? Equity How much will ridership increase on various transit services?
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12 Fare-Free Transit Evaluation Framework Framework in Practice Framework in Practice examples show full fare-free, partial fare-free, and not fare free transit agencies at different points of the fare-free evaluation process. More details about each case study transit agency's context, policy goals, evaluation, outcomes, and funding can be found in Chapter 4.
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Using the Fare-Free Transit Evaluation Framework 13 • What are the advocates' goals for fare-free transit (e.g., increase ridership, promote equity, reduce fare collection costs, and reduce emissions)
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14 Fare-Free Transit Evaluation Framework Outreach Opportunity: Stakeholder Identification and Engagement Internal and external stakeholder engagement is vital when setting the context for the evaluation of fare-free transit alternatives. Stakeholders are a vital source of information for identifying relevant historical and current context.
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