MJ Lead Linovski Examines Public Transit and the Lived Experiences of People from Equity-Deserving Groups

News 25 January 2022
by Mobilizing Justice

Mobilizing Justice Theme 3 lead, Orly Linovski, along with Heather Dorries and Sheryl-Ann Simpson, recently completed a report examining public transit and the lived experiences of people from equity-deserving groups. They find that the lived experiences of equity-deserving groups are well documented in both academic and community-based research, and describe four cross-cutting themes: poor or absent transit service; unaffordability of transit fares; policing and enforcement; and safety. The research demonstrates the impact of poor public transit on equity-deserving groups in wide-ranging ways, such as restricting access to healthcare, education and employment; limiting support for people experiencing domestic violence; and, reducing the ability of people to access social services, visit with family and friends, and participate in cultural activities. Report is available here.

Latest news

people-talking
News
20 Oct 2023
CEAT Annual Report

Our Community & Equity Advisory Table (CEAT) has published its first annual report. Read our 2022-2023 CEAT Annual Report HERE. Read More

MJ_Hub_Logo_whitebg (002)
News
11 Oct 2023
The Mobilizing Justice Hub

Navigating Data for Improved Transportation Equity We are delighted to announce the release of the Mobilizing Justice Hub! An online space that… Read More

AAG2023event-hero
Uncagegorized
25 Oct 2022
AAG 2023 CALL FOR PAPERS: TRANSPORTATION JUSTICE

Deadline extended! Mobilizing Justice invites researchers to submit abstracts to a session at the AAG co-organized by several MJ faculty and their international colleagues. Read More