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Transportation, Health Equity & COVID-19: Connections Between Access and Well-Being

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo access, compact communities, health, health equity, pandemic, people-centric transportation, planning, Seniors, transportation

Access to quality, reliable transportation has a major impact on one’s life. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this disparity has been even more apparent as those living in high-risk areas have suffered more health impacts from the virus. Solutions related to more reliable transportation options and increased density may lead to greater health equity outcomes.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News August 29-September 4, 2020

September 8, 2020September 10, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo Adaptive reuse, affordable housing, budgets, COVID-19, East Orange NJ, gentrification, healthy housing, institutional racism, master plan, modular building, North Bergen NJ, Raritan NJ, revenues, Seniors, service cuts, suburbs, supportive housing, sustainability, Toronto Canada, transit-oriented development, transportation disadvantaged

Themes this week: Designing for the post-pandemic era. Will city dwellers decamp for the suburbs (thinking that it makes them safer)? Meanwhile there are TOD plans and projects aplenty, including those for affordable and supportive housing.

Moving an Age-Friendly DC: Transportation for All Ages

December 8, 2014May 13, 2019 Stephanie DiPetrillo accessibllity, Seniors, transit

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A look at transportation for seniors in our nation’s capital and recommendations for meeting this growing demographic’s needs.