An environmental justice assessment of the light rail expansion in Denton County, Texas.

This study analyzes the proposed passenger rail line expansion along US Interstate Highway 35 in Denton County, Texas. A multi-dimensional approach was used to investigate potential environmental justice (EJ) consequences from the expansion of the transportation corridor. This study used empirical and historical evidence to identify and prioritize sites for potential EJ concerns. Citizen participation in the decision making process was also evaluated. The findings of this research suggest that the southeast Denton community has the highest potential for environmental justice concerns. This study concludes by offering suggestions for an effective public participation process. These include the incorporation of a community's local history into an environmental justice assessment, and tailoring the public planning process to the demographics and culture of the residents.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2007

Author dc:creator

• Moynihan, Colleen T.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Lyons, Donald I.
• Majumdar, Sarmistha R.
• Hudak, Paul F.

• environmental justice
• transportation
• environmental equity
• citizen participation
• Local transit -- Environmental aspects -- Texas -- Denton County.
• Railroads, Local and light -- Environmental aspects -- Texas -- Denton County.
• Environmental justice -- Texas -- Denton County.

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Moynihan, Colleen T.
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 191515175
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3934/
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OAI identifier oai:identifier

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