The Leadership Conference is working diligently to see that Tom Perez is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Perez is an eminently qualified public servant and consensus builder who has dedicated his career to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed. He has served with integrity and distinction at the local, state and national level, compiling an outstanding record of achievement.
Transportation Equity
Transportation equity is a civil and human rights priority. Access to affordable and reliable transportation widens opportunity and is essential to addressing poverty, unemployment, and other equal opportunity goals such as access to good schools and health care services. However, current transportation spending programs do not equally benefit all communities and populations. And the negative effects of some transportation decisions— such as the disruption of low-income neighborhoods — are broadly felt and have long-lasting effects. Providing equal access to transportation means providing all individuals living in the United States with an equal opportunity to succeed.
FactsLatest Reports & ResourcesEquity in Transportation for People with DisabilitiesCongress is currently debating reauthorization of the surface transportation bill, with heated debate over spending amounts and policy needs. As the nation consider its transportation policy for the 21st century, it is crucial to consider the needs of all individuals living in the United States, especially those who have traditionally been left behind. Facts About Equity in Transportation for
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Policy LettersSupport Job-Creating Transportation and Infrastructure Investments in Budget Agreement - 12/06/12 Preserve Public Input in Decisionmaking: Oppose Measures that Would Undermine Environmental Policy - 06/20/12 Support Transportation Equity in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill - May 7, 2012 Support Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century, MAP-21 (S. 1813): Vote in Favor of Cloture - March 6, 2012 Oppose H.R. 7 – The American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act - February 8, 2012 Support the Cohen Amendment to H.R. 7: Construction Careers Demonstration Project - February 8, 2012 Support Construction Careers Demonstration Program - December 12, 2011 Support the Gillibrand Construction Careers Amendment to Map-21 (S. 1813) - November 8, 2011 Support S. 1769, the "Rebuild America Jobs Act" - November 2, 2011 Support Transportation Equity in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill - July 18, 2011 Resources & ReportsMetro Detroit job sprawl worst in U.S.; many jobs beyond reach of poor - Detroit Free Press Use of The Ride plummets since fare increase - The Boston Globe A Walking Revolution - everybodywalk.org The Road (and Rail) to Justice - Boston Review Putting Transit to Work in Main Street America - Reconnecting America & Community Transportation Association Facts About Equity in Transportation for People with Disabilities - The Leadership Conference & AAPD Transportation Equity a Key to Winning Full Civil Rights - Lexer Quamie, The Leadership Conference Where We Need to Go: A Civil Rights Roadmap for Transportation Equity - The Leadership Conference Equity Caucus Statement of Principles - Transportation for America Steering Economic Recovery: Latinos in the Transportation Sector - NCLR Public Health and Equity Principles for Transportation - American Public Health Association Guiding Principles for Transportation Authorization - Equity Caucus at Transportation for America Organizations Working on Transportation Equity
Take ActionOpportunity for All! Sign the Transportation Equity Pledge Transportation is a crucial link to ensuring opportunity for all, connecting us to schools, housing, health care, grocery stores, and, most importantly, jobs. But millions of low-income people and people of color live in communities where quality transportation options are unaffordable, unreliable, or even nonexistent. Join us in calling on Congress to invest in transportation that expands opportunity for all. |
