Leveraging Data to Advance Equity and Access in Transportation Planning
Sarah Kraum, Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization
Sigal Carmenate, Kittelson & Associates
Susan McGrath, Brevard Achievement Center
Transportation
Legislative Requirements for Equity in Planning
Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations (1994) Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government (2021) Federal Planning Factors - 23 CFR § 450.306 - Scope of the metropolitan transportation planning process Justice40 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Safe, multimodal transportation system for ALL users
Effects of Lack of Access to Transportation Health Safety Air Quality Access to healthcare/appointments Economic Access to jobs Access to goods and services Social Access to education Access to community resources – library, parks, etc. Ability to attend public meetings and forums
Areas that lack connectivity to the transportation system and access to transportation options such as sidewalks, bike lanes, transit, etc.
“Transportation Deserts”
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Sketch-Level Planning • Identifying equity considerations for large areas • Prioritizing Transportation Disadvantaged Populations in transportation investment decisions • Starting point for greater discussions – Complement data from local partners
Identifying DisadvantagedTransportationPopulations
Tim Short/Florida Today
• Based on different and intersecting characteristics of residents • Using American Community Survey (ACS) data • Create a relative score for each sub-area • Paint a picture of where investments should be prioritized at a large scale
The Populations We’re Referring To • Overburdened renters • Population under age 18 in a single-parent household • Population with a disability • Population under age 10 • Population over age 75 • Workers without vehicle access • Population with limited English proficiency • Low-income population • Communities of Color (All races and ethnicities beside white Non-Hispanic)
Calculating a Customizable Index • Calculate data at the same unit • Composite score each subarea to compare against other subareas • Can customize specific to your community
the Index
• FDOT District Five Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan • Space Coast TPO Transportation Resiliency Master Plan • Making decisions about where there transportationareneeds • Empowering decisionmakers with information
Applying
Beyond the Index
• We don’t know where people travel, just where they live • Rural and other low-population areas might be in Transportation Deserts but not score high relative to other subareas • Just one piece of the puzzle
Susan McGrath Director, Business Development & Government Relations
Florida Planning Conference
September 8, 2022
To provide persons with innovativedisabilitiesservices and opportunities to achieve personal success.
Current Federal Customers
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Funding • 5310 Grant • Program Revenue • Local donations • Our social enterprise activities
Preston • OJT at the SPCA in north Brevard • Rode his bike 17 miles one way
Molly • Limited to part-time work • VA Clinic Viera • Night shift
Terrance • Self-advocate • Physical and developmental disabilities • Works TWO jobs • Rides his bike, uses paratransit but not approved for work use
Joey • Completed an acceleratedIT training • Working on our contract witha local business part-time • Bus schedule took longerthan his full shift • Needed accommodation to obtain his driver’s license
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Data is Only One Piece
Key Takeaways: of the
Puzzle Planner Instincts Data Community Input Partnerships
Key Takeaways: Develop Strong Partnerships Get to know your community partners What are their challenges? What are their priorities? How and when do they engage with underserved communities? Include modal agencies, TPO/MPOs, non-profits, municipalities, etc. Space Coast TPO: Local Collaboration Program Stakeholder Interviews Community Presentations Participate in Community Events and Activities
Key Takeaways: Foster Local Organizations & Partners Learn about their missions and educate on yours Provide educational opportunities for your partners Workshops, webinars, board meetings Share resources Space Coast TPO: Safe Systems Approach Workshop Annual Open House Networking
Experience Other
Key Takeaways: Perspectives
Get away from the desk Empathy and empathetic listening Space Coast TPO: Field Reviews Annual Staff Bus Trip BPTAC Walking Workshops
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We often work with one piece of the puzzle
We need to put all the pieces together…
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…to see the whole puzzle
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Who are we missing?
BALANCE LIMITED SET OF INTERESTS
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BALANCE LIMITED SET OF INTERESTS
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Who are we missing?
Collaborate to identify missing voices
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BALANCE A MORE INCLUSIVE SET OF INTERESTS
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Sustain and evolve
Susan McGrath
Director, http://www.bacemploy.comsmcgrath@bacemploy.comBrevardRelationsDevelopmentBusiness&GovernmentAchievementCenter
Sarah Kraum
Space Coast TPO
KittelsonPlanner & Associates
Questions & Discussion
https://www.kittelson.com/
Senior Transportation Planner
Sarah.Kraum@sctpo.com
http://spacecoasttpo.com/
scarmenate@kittelson.com
Sigal Carmenate