Essays about: "Kristin Tovaas"

Found 1 essay containing the words Kristin Tovaas.

  1. 1. On track for equitable mobility in the suburbs : the case for a transition back to rail service on the former West Chester Rail Branch Corridor in the Greater Philadelphia area

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Kristin Tovaas; [2013]
    Keywords : public transportation; sustainability science; equitable mobility; transition theory; critical urban theory; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In many urban spaces in the United States, the personal vehicle continues to shape the landscape in unsustainable ways that prioritize the economically and socially dominant groups in society and cater to urban sprawl. Equitable access to density-promoting public transportation is often marginalized, creating transportation challenges for economically and socially disadvantaged groups. READ MORE