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Transportation is critical for the successful resettlement of refugees and their access to vital resources and opportunities. However, refugee research has highlighted transportation as a significant area of struggle. Despite its importance, refugee transportation and their equity concerns remain significantly understudied. This dissertation addresses the gap in knowledge by examining the transportation experiences of Iraqi and Syrian refugees in Erie County, NY. The research examines three questions: 1) How are Iraqi and Syrian refugees in Erie County, NY using public and private transportation to access services and opportunities? 2) How are Iraqi and Syrian refugees leveraging and creating community based-resources to address their transportation needs? 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