1、1Cambridge Systematics,Inc.presented topresented byTowards a Blueprint for an Equity Modeling ProgramQuestions you need to ask yourselfTRB Innovations in Travel Analysis and Planning ConferenceJohn Gliebe,Rachel Copperman,David Von Stroh,Dalia LevenJune 5,20232The ChallengeIntentional travel demand
2、modeling of equity to provide the performance metrics needed to measure progress towards achieving equity objectives for projects or programs.What do stakeholders want to see from your model?Is your model up to the task?What deficiencies can be addressed given your resource and schedule constraints?
3、What should you do to ready a model for equity analysis?How are forecasting scenarios viewed through an equity lens?3Helpful Background4Federal PolicyU.S.DOT Environmental Justice(EJ)Strategyhttps:/www.transportation.gov/transportation-policy/environmental-justice/environmental-justice-strategy Exec
4、utive orders and memorandums of understanding Guiding Principles1.Ensure full and fair participation by all potentially affected communities in the transportation decision-making process2.Avoid,minimize,or mitigate disproportionately high and adverse effects onhuman health and the environmental,incl
5、uding social and economic effects,on minority or low-income populations3.Prevent the denial of,reduction in,or significant delay in the receipt of benefitsby minority or low-income populations5Federal PolicyFederal Transit Administration(FTA)Title VI(Circular 2012)Minimum level of equity analysis th
6、at transit agencies are required to undertake when siting new facilities or implementing fare or service changes Determine whether the planned changes will have a disparate impact on the basis of race,color,or national origin Evaluate proposed service and fare changes to determine whether low-income