Cincinnati Light Rail: Worse for Low-Income and Disadvantaged Population
The OKI "2030 Plan" outlines the impact of future transportation improvements on low-income and other disadvantaged populations ("Environmental
Justic Populations"). The following is taken from pages 16-1 and 16-2 of the "2030 Plan:"
Minority: people of African, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian or
Alaskan Native origin
Low income: income for a family of four less than or equal to $12,674
(according to national poverty guidelines issued by the Department of
Health and Human Services for 1990)
Elderly: aged 65 or older
Disabled: people with a mobility limitation, self-care limitation, or
people with both mobility and self-care limitations (as defined by the
U.S. Census Bureau)
Zero car households: households without access to a vehicle
By comparison, 97 percent of jobs were within a 20 mile automobile ride for Environmental Justice Populations. This figure is expected to decline to
86.1 percent in 2030. While OKI does not provide comparable data for a 20 minute transit ride, it would appear that in 1995 approximately 16 percent of
jobs were within a 20 minute ride for Environmental Justice Populations, and that the figure would decline to approximately 15 percent by 2030.
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