Role of Subjective Equity Standards for Transportation Analysis and Planning

Explore the complexities of transportation equity in this 51-minute conference talk by Amanda Stathopoulos from Northwestern University. Delve into the challenges of distributing benefits and costs fairly in transportation systems, particularly in the context of car-oriented development in the United States. Examine how subjective equity viewpoints and personal experiences shape perceptions of fairness in transit systems. Learn about the importance of incorporating community members' perspectives into analytical frameworks for assessing transportation equity. Discover potential applications for agencies in shaping future policies, engagement strategies, and understanding customer behavior. Gain insights into the need for balancing objective and subjective explanations of perceived inequities in transportation planning and analysis.