Addressing Changing Demographics in Environmental Justice Analysis, State of Practice
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-17-0035
Project Abstract:
This report documents how metropolitan planning organizations (MPO), State departments of transportation (DOT), and other transportation agencies are adapting environmental Justice (EJ) analysis techniques to understand transportation impacts in communities undergoing rapid demographic change. The report also highlights national demographic trends, showing significant change in the size and location of low-income and minority households. These changes are documented in a series of State- and county-level maps demonstrating absolute and percent change in minority populations, low-income populations and limited English proficiency populations between the 1990-2010 decennial census periods. Based on the state of practice review, the report also highlights strategies for addressing changing demographics in EJ analysis and provides five case studies that document best practices from State DOTs and MPOs in areas undergoing rapid demographic change. Practices highlighted in this report offer practitioners improved methods for understanding and responding to demographic change in EJ communities across the lifecycle of a transportation action.
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$171,993.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
Yes
Grant/Contract ID:
- DTFH6117D00010
- Order 0004
FHWA Program Area:
- Planning, Environment, and Realty
- Policy
- Safety
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Planning, Environment, and Realty / Planning for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety, Connectivity, and Multimodal Mobility, including for Underserved Communities
FHWA Activity:
- Human Factors
Project Outputs:
Report completed in Winter 2019
Project Outcomes/Impact:
Project provided resources for State DOTs and MPOs to use when considering environmental justice populations in travel demand modeling and other long range planning efforts.
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Fleming
Last Name:
El-Amin
Phone Number:
202-366-0233
Email Address:
Team:
Livability Team
Office:
Office of Human Environment
Office Code:
HEPH-10
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Human Environment
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact:
Managing Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Human Environment
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Human Environment
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Deliverables
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