Florida’s Multiple Approaches to Addressing Rural Mobility
Public Deposited- Creator
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Goodwill, Jay A.
- Other Affiliation: Senior Research Associate, Center for Urban Transportation Research, University of South Florida
- Abstract
- The State of Florida presents many challenges to public transportation providers due to its diverse development patterns and multiple population segments. While the state is commonly thought of as dense and urbanized, Florida is also significantly influenced by rural communities. Like in other states, rural mobility is especially challenging for some residents due to longer trips, limited and declining infrastructure, and lack of available options and resources. Accessible, affordable, and reliable transportation is a critical component to community inclusion. Having access to community resources is essential to fostering independence and self-sufficiency. This article provides an overview of the mobility challenges faced by rural Floridians as well as some of the programs and approaches that the state has undertaken to address this need. Many of the initiatives highlighted below are Floridian applications of existing federal programs; thus, they can be implemented in any state to address rural residents’ mobility challenges.
- Date of publication
- 2011
- DOI
- Resource type
- Article
- Rights statement
- In Copyright
- Journal title
- Carolina Planning Journal
- Journal volume
- 36
- Page start
- 17
- Page end
- 22
- Language
- English
- Digital collection
- Carolina Planning Journal
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