Document Type
Professional Plan Capstone
Original Publication Date
2025
Date of Submission
May 2025
Abstract
This study explores the intersection of rural reentry and transportation planning, emphasizing the importance of Transport Justice in overcoming barriers faced by transit-dependent populations, particularly formerly incarcerated individuals. While urban transportation planning is widely discussed, this research highlights the overlooked challenges that rural environments pose for individuals reentering society. Through a multi-method approach that involved document analysis, participant observations, and informal discussions, this study uncovers a range of themes related to accessibility, reliability, vulnerability, and the quality of commuting experiences. The findings underline the necessity for transparency, accountability, and collaboration across sectors to address these gaps and inform policies that promote transportation equity. This study further highlights the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships involving urban planning, criminal justice, and social work to ensure that marginalized populations can successfully reintegrate into society. Ultimately, this research affirms that Transport Justice, a framework for equitable transportation, remains at a distant goal for rural reentry landscapes, underscoring the need for systemic change in both infrastructure and policy to bridge longstanding disparities.
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Is Part Of
Master of Urban and Regional Planning Capstone Projects
Included in
Criminology and Criminal Justice Commons, Social Justice Commons, Transportation Commons, Urban Studies and Planning Commons
