Advancing Equity in Capital Investment Decision-Making
Transportation capital investment planning plays a crucial role in shaping infrastructure that supports community growth and well-being. While many studies have examined capital investment decisions within specific jurisdictions, there is limited understanding of how equity is defined, measured, and integrated into these processes more broadly. This research addresses that gap by investigating how equity is incorporated into transportation capital investment planning and decision-making across Minnesota localities and Native Nations. The study includes a literature review, a statewide survey, and nine case studies reflecting diverse populations and practices. Findings shed light on the development of three key resources: (1) a set of successful practices for integrating equity into capital investment decisions, (2) a list of quantitative and qualitative equity metrics, and (3) a community engagement toolkit to support trust-building with historically underserved communities. These findings and tools aim to support local governments and Native Nations in improving transportation investment practices and advancing equity in infrastructure planning processes and outcomes.
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Language
- English
Project
- Status: Completed
- Funding: $186503
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Contract Numbers:
1036342 WO#88
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Sponsor Organizations:
Minnesota Department of Transportation
395 John Ireland Boulevard
St Paul, MN United States 55155 395 John Ireland Boulevard
St. Paul, Minnesota United States 55155-1899 -
Performing Organizations:
Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Minneapolis, MN United States 55455 -
Principal Investigators:
Fonseca-Sarmiento, Camila
- Start Date: 20230517
- Expected Completion Date: 20250630
- Actual Completion Date: 20251121
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Capital investments; Decision making; Equity; Local government agencies
- Geographic Terms: Minnesota
- Subject Areas: Finance; Policy; Transportation (General);
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01883399
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Minnesota Department of Transportation
- Contract Numbers: 1036342 WO#88
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: May 25 2023 10:36AM