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Equity and Resilience Based Decision Support System for Critical Transportation Corridors

A comprehensive methodology for developing a decision-making support tool is proposed that assesses risks for transportation corridors through the lens of equity and accessibility criteria, with a particular focus on infrastructure and services to support the blue economy. Central to this approach is the integration of equity considerations into the Vulnerability Assessment Scoring Tool (VAST) and its application within vulnerability assessments. By augmenting VAST with an Equity Category, the methodology aims to illuminate socio-economic disparities and highlight vulnerable populations, ensuring their representation in decision-making processes. Through the inclusion of indicators such as income levels, disability prevalence, and accessibility during extreme events, the Equity Category within VAST enables a nuanced understanding of vulnerability within coastal communities. This focus on equity implementation extends throughout the entire vulnerability assessment process, encouraging inclusivity and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities to ensure that their needs and preferences are central to resilience-building efforts. Ultimately, by addressing socio-economic disparities head-on, this methodology not only enhances the accuracy and effectiveness of vulnerability assessments but also advances broader goals of social justice, inclusivity, and resilience in coastal transportation planning.