transit equity
TRAN-zit EK-wih-tee
ˈtrænzɪt ˈɛkwɪtiListen
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the principle that public transportation services should be planned, funded, and operated in a manner that provides fair access to mobility for all community members regardless of income, race, disability status, or geography; transit equity advocates challenge the historical pattern of underinvesting in transit in low-income communities while prioritising highway infrastructure that primarily serves car-owning households; central concerns include fare affordability, service frequency in underserved areas, physical accessibility, and meaningful community participation in transit planning decisions
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