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SUMMARY:The Road to Repair: Transforming Infrastructure to Advance Environmental Justice
DESCRIPTION:A mini-symposium from the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies \nREGISTER HERE \nThe automobile-dominated transportation system has historically and disproportionately harmed low-income communities and communities of color\, dividing neighborhoods\, increasing exposure to traffic and noise pollution\, and contributing to long-term health and economic disparities. This virtual mini-symposium explores how innovative\, justice-focused approaches to freeway removal can repair these harms\, reconnect communities\, and create more equitable and sustainable urban environments\, issues highly relevant to transportation planning\, policy\, and engineering. The mini-symposium features two panels: \nPanel 1: Impacts and Inequities of Freeway Construction\nThis panel examines the social\, environmental\, and health impacts of freeway construction\, with a focus on racial-ethnic disparities in exposure to traffic-related air pollution\, displacement\, and community severance. Panelists will discuss how transportation planning and infrastructure policies have marginalized communities of color and created persistent inequities. \n\nAdam Paul Susaneck\, AECOM/Segregation By Design\nDemetria Murphy\, Estolano Advisors\nAmy Castaneda\, Environmental Health Coalition\nDilia Ortega\, Communities for a Better Environment\n\nPanel 2: Solutions and Opportunities in Freeway Removal\nThe second panel explores innovative strategies to reimagine urban transportation. Panelists will discuss freeway removal\, boulevard replacement\, and investments in public transit and active transportation as tools to reconnect communities\, reduce environmental harm\, and promote transportation equity. Case studies\, including California examples\, will highlight planning\, policy\, and design strategies to advance environmental justice. \n\nDr. Ben Crowther\, America Walks\nRandolph Belle\, Outreach Lead for Vision 980\nYesenia Perez\, Senior Program Manager for Climate Equity\, The Greenlining Institute\n\nWhy Attend\nAttendees will gain insights into both the systemic challenges posed by freeway construction and the transformative potential of equity-driven transportation planning that prioritizes equity\, environmental justice\, and community well-being. The mini-symposium is designed to foster dialogue between researchers\, students\, and policymakers on practical and innovative solutions for more just and sustainable transportation systems.
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