Date Approved
6-9-2025
Embargo Period
6-9-2026
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D. Engineering
Department
Civil engineering
College
Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering
Advisor
Mohammad Jalayer, Ph.D.
Committee Member 1
Yusuf Mehta, Ph.D.
Committee Member 2
DeMond S. Miller, Ph.D.
Committee Member 3
Thomas Brennan, Ph.D.
Committee Member 4
Marco Gorini
Keywords
Analysis;Case Study;Evaluation;Safety;Transportation Equity
Disciplines
Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration | Social and Behavioral Sciences | Transportation
Abstract
Achieving transportation equity is essential for social inclusion, access to opportunities, and reducing disparities. However, traditional evaluation methods are often fragmented and fail to capture equity’s multidimensional nature. This dissertation develops a comprehensive framework for creating indicators to evaluate transportation equity effectively. It begins with a literature review to comprehend the theoretical background, followed by expert interviews highlight gaps in current evaluation practices. Statistical modeling and machine learning analysis was conducted to first explore indicators’ impact on transportation equity, and then investigate transportation safety disparities in underserved communities. Findings from literature review, interview with professionals, and analysis results are used to develop a program for comprehensive evaluation of equity in transportation systems. The dissertation introduces case studies of transportation equity initiatives that demonstrate the practical application of the developed framework. By combining statistical, machine learning, and geospatial tools, this work offers actionable strategies to help planners and policymakers design equitable transportation systems.
Recommended Citation
Alfaris, Ruqaya Emad, "DEVELOPING INDICATORS FOR COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF EQUITY IN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS" (2025). Theses and Dissertations. 3390.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/3390
