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Lectern Session: Institutionalizing Equity
Moderator(s):
Gloria Jeff
Session Description
This session examines how equity is being incorporated into transportation infrastructure systems in the U.S. and Canada. It features insights from professionals who have navigated the complexities of embedding equity into organizational policies, community engagement, and project planning. Key themes include defining and understanding equity, integrating qualitative and quantitative data, and developing equitable policies and performance measures. Attendees will learn about the challenges and successes of institutionalizing equity in transportation, with practical recommendations for advancing more inclusive and just transportation practices. The session aims to equip professionals with strategies to ensure equitable outcomes in transportation systems.
Session Presentation
Formalizing Transportation Equity Through Policy at the City of Toronto
Lorina Hoxha | City of Toronto, Transportation Services Division