transportation

Day 9: Creating Equity

May 22, 2025 Comments Off on Day 9: Creating Equity

Creating equity means recognizing that people face different challenges and providing tailored support to meet those needs. It’s about dismantling systemic barriers, redistributing resources, and uplifting marginalized voices so that everyone has a fair chance to thrive.

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Day 8: Racial Bias and Traffic Enforcement

May 21, 2025 Comments Off on Day 8: Racial Bias and Traffic Enforcement

Racial bias in traffic stops means people of color get pulled over more often than white drivers, even when they haven’t done anything wrong. This unfair treatment causes stress, fear, and distrust in the police. It’s part of a bigger problem in the system that needs real change and fairness.

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Day 7: Thinking Beyond Cars

May 20, 2025 Comments Off on Day 7: Thinking Beyond Cars

Discrimination in transportation goes beyond police encounters – it’s present in airports, bike paths, and even jogging through neighborhoods. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals face unequal treatment, from extra security screenings to harassment while cycling. To create fair communities, we must address these disparities in all forms of mobility, not just cars.

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Day 9: Transportation, Gender, and Sexuality

Sep 19, 2024 Comments Off on Day 9: Transportation, Gender, and Sexuality

Transportation often feels routine, yet for women and LGBTQ+ individuals, it can be fraught with anxiety. Safety concerns, harassment, and discrimination transform public transit into a space of fear. Addressing these issues requires better safety measures, inclusive infrastructure, and representation in decision-making to create a system that serves everyone equitably.

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Day 8: History of Racism in Transportation

Sep 18, 2024 Comments Off on Day 8: History of Racism in Transportation

Systemic racism has deeply impacted transportation systems, influencing where infrastructure is built and who benefits from it. Historically, highways were routed through minority neighborhoods, displacing communities and creating lasting divisions. Public transit in these areas has often been underfunded, leading to poorer service. These disparities continue, affecting access to essential services and perpetuating cycles of inequality.

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