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Progress mobility6/17/2023 ![]() ![]() on average, and up to three to nine times higher depending on the state. According to research by Smart Growth America, the pedestrian fatality rate for Black people is twice as high as white people in the U.S. A 2015 study by Portland State University in Oregon and the University of Arizona found that drivers are less likely to stop for Black pedestrians trying to cross the street.īecause of factors like lack of pedestrian infrastructure and poor road design, there are more pedestrian fatalities in poor communities and communities of color. Problem: Higher pedestrian fatalities in communities of colorįrom the moment they walk out of the door, people of color may face more obstacles in reaching their destinations and threats to their safety while in transit. Autonomous driving technology has the potential to provide safe mobility options for road users and pedestrians and complement existing public transportation networks to close transit gaps, enabling more people to get to school, work, and healthcare. ![]() The symptoms of transportation inequity, such as higher pedestrian fatalities and fewer transit options, often affect low-income and minority communities the most.īut it doesn’t have to be like this. It also affects how long some people can expect to live. It can affect every aspect of life, from accessing health care to getting to school and work. Some people and communities have fewer transportation options and face greater risks while getting from “point A” to “point B.” These difficulties are often due to a systemic injustice called transportation inequity. In truth, not all mobility access is equal. When we think of transportation and the way we move as a society, we may think of it as a singular monolith that works the same way for everyone.
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