Date: July 13, 2023
Author(s): Sophie Frank
Abstract
In 2021, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation released a study focused on the travel needs of low-income, BIPOC women and communities in Los Angeles. It found that the current transportation system is not adequately serving women, girls, and gender minorities. They are often left with subpar transportation options, whether because of financial limitations, inadequate infrastructure or limited public transit service. Because of the city’s car-centric environment, individuals with limited access to cars are often at a disadvantage when it comes to accessing jobs and other resources. To address these inequities, LADOT is taking steps to implement gender-inclusive transportation infrastructure design strategies.
About the Project
This capstone project was completed in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree Master of Urban & Regional Planning at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.