The issues surrounding transportation equity, both external and internal to transportation,
are explored. Several examples are provided of transportation improvements that impose …

This paper defines different types of transportation equity, discusses various equity issues,
and describes ways of incorporating equity into transportation planning. It is intended to …

Equity refers to the fairness with which impacts (benefits and costs) are distributed.
Transportation planning decisions can have large and diverse equity impacts. Evaluating …

Equity refers to the fairness with which impacts (benefits and costs) are distributed.
Transportation planning decisions often have significant equity impacts. Transport equity …

As the transportation industry continues to evolve, it is urgent that we develop and
implement methods for clearly evaluating the range of transportation engineering, planning …

While distributive aspects have been a topic of discussion in relation to cost–benefit analysis
(CBA), little systematic thought has been given in the CBA literature to the focus of such an …

In this chapter, we recommend that the development of equity indicators should account for
three components:(i) the benefits and burdens of interest,(ii) the population groups over …

Social equity refers to the distribution of benefits and costs, and the degree that distribution
is considered appropriate. Transportation planning decisions can have significant equity …

While equity has been an important consideration for transportation planning agencies in
the US following the passage of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI specifically) and the …

Achieving transportation equity is a transportation system goal that is becoming increasingly
important in both the public sector and academia. An equitable transportation system would …