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Lectern Session: Electrified Vehicle Network - Equitable or Inequitable?
Moderator(s):
Meredith Kim
Session Description
This session explores the potential for electrified vehicle networks to either bridge gaps or widen disparities in transportation equity. Featuring insights from transit agencies, urban planners, and policy makers, the discussion will delve into how the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) can impact various communities differently. Speakers will address strategies to ensure that EV infrastructure development is inclusive and benefits all socioeconomic groups. Topics will include equitable access to charging stations, affordability of EVs, and policies to support marginalized communities. By sharing real-world examples and innovative approaches, this session aims to illuminate the paths toward a fair and sustainable electrified transportation future for everyone.
Session Presentation
Equity in Electrification Planning: Lessons from Program Development, Corridor Planning, Area Planning, and a Study on EV Equity