Equity
Streetsblog California
USDOT Grant Program Will Prioritize ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Equity’
The U.S. Department of Transportation is re-branding one of its largest discretionary grant programs to explicitly reward regional and local governments who put equity and sustainability first in their transportation projects. But some advocates are holding their applause until they see how the department will actually define those critical terms.
April 14, 2021
Clean Mobility: An Evaluation of CA’s Equity Achievements – and Mistakes
A new report from The Greenlining Institute analyzes what works, what doesn't work, and how to adjust California's many climate programs to make sure they benefit everyone
April 1, 2021
Caltrans Statement on Equity: What Does it Mean?
Caltrans makes a promise, and communities and advocates will need to hold them accountable to it. It won't be easy.
December 23, 2020
Understanding Transit Needs of Essential Workers
Berkeley study aims to understand and quantify transit needs in a pandemic
December 18, 2020
Why the History of Racism in Transportation Enforcement and Planning Still Matters Today
Mobility justice advocates discussed how the past must inform efforts to address present-day transportation inequities.
December 16, 2020
A Quick Look at the Biden-Harris Clean Energy Plan, and its California Connections
Policy recommendations advise replicating some of California's best programs, but time is precious.
November 12, 2020
Study: Transit Is Failing Non-White Night Shift Workers
Mass transit is a lifeline to opportunity for low income Americans. But most of them live in neighborhoods that are poorly served by buses and trains — especially at night.
October 9, 2020
New “Everyone In” Video Shows Homelessness’ Disproportionate Harm to Black Angelenos
Everyone In tells stories of Black unhoused persons, and offers solutions, including funding from the November Reimagine L.A. ballot measure
August 19, 2020
Car Dominance Makes Non-White Neighborhoods Hotter
If you've ever noticed that disinvested, predominantly Black neighborhoods just *feel* hotter than the tree-lined blocks of predominantly white communities...well, it's not just your imagination.
August 5, 2020
Talking Headways Podcast: Valuing Black Lives and Property
This week, we talk to an expert in Black wealth about why development and placemaking leaves out the community. Just because a big company comes to town does not mean everyone will benefit.
July 30, 2020
