Screening Method and Map for Evaluating Transportation Access Disparities and Other Built Environment-Related Determinants of Health

This report documents UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge’s development of a statewide database and data/mapping portal that displays census-tract level information related to transportation disparities. The selected indicators are based on the existing literature and previous research on the causes, characteristics, and consequences of transportation inequality. The project covers vehicle ownership, public transit, active transportation, and transportation networks. The information is designed for decision makers, public agencies, and community groups that are working to address systematic disparities in transportation access, including their root causes and outcomes.  

This project is funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which is mandated to assess progress toward climate goals. CARB also aims to ensure all segments of society benefit from California’s climate agenda, including disadvantaged communities, in order to create a more environmentally just future.

Access the full report here.

Access the Transportation Disparities data mapping portal here.