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http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/168929.aspx

http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/168929.aspx

Transportation decision making should recognize, respond to, and address the unique needs, cultural perspectives, and financial limitations of different socioeconomic groups. A comprehensive and inclusive approach is needed for developing an understanding of the value systems and viewpoints of these groups. The National Cooperative Highway Research Program has published a toolkit of practical approaches for agencies and practitioners to foster the meaningful involvement of traditionally underserved populations—particularly minority, low-income, limited-English-proficiency, and low-literacy groups—in transportation decision making. Effective practices, tools, techniques, and data sources are presented.

English

pp 36-40

2013-3

TR News

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Figures; Photos; References

Best practices; Decision making; Immigrants; Low income groups; Minorities; Public participation; Transportation disadvantaged persons; Transportation planning

Low literacy populations

Planning and Forecasting; Society; Transportation (General); I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

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