(GLE) project that would add four miles of new light-rail track to the MBTA system. In October 2010, the Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS), on behalf of MBTA, completed an Environmental Justice Analysis of the GLE as a part of the environmental assessments. Also, in April 2011 CTPS prepared a Service and Fare Equity Analysis memo regarding the GLE. This document referenced the prior Environmental Justice work and FTA Title VI requirements. The project did not reduce or eliminate service to provide more options for public transportation. No bus service would be eliminated as a result of the GLE. Also, no fare changes were proposed. The table, below, provides a comparison of FTA requirements and MBTA submittals. Included GLE Equity Analysis? ELEMENTS REQUIRED FOR EVALUATION OF SERVICE AND FARE CHANGES (PER FTA C. 4702.1A, V, 4.A.) ASSESS THE EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED FARE OR SERVICE CHANGE ON MINORITY AND LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS. Yes Route changes produce maps of service changes overlaid on a – demographic map of the service area Not Applicable Span of service Analyze available data from surveys that indicate whether – minority and low-income riders are more likely to be impacted Not Applicable Fare changes Analyze available data from surveys that indicate whether – minority and low-income riders are more likely to be impacted ASSESS THE ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE FARE INCREASE OF MAJOR SERVICE CHANGE. Yes Service changes – Analyze what, if any, modes of transit are available for people affected by the service expansion or reduction. Analysis should compare travel time and costs to the rider of the alternatives.
(GLE) project that would add four miles of new light-rail track to the MBTA system. In October 2010, the Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS), on behalf of MBTA, completed an Environmental Justice Analysis of the GLE as a part of the environmental assessments. Also, in April 2011 CTPS prepared a Service and Fare Equity Analysis memo regarding the GLE. This document referenced the prior Environmental Justice work and FTA Title VI requirements. The project did not reduce or eliminate service to provide more options for public transportation. No bus service would be eliminated as a result of the GLE. Also, no fare changes were proposed. The table, below, provides a comparison of FTA requirements and MBTA submittals. ELEMENTS REQUIRED FOR EVALUATION OF SERVICE AND FARE CHANGES (PER FTA C. 4702.1A, V, 4.A.) Included GLE Equity Analysis? ASSESS THE EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED FARE OR SERVICE CHANGE ON MINORITY AND LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS. Route changes – produce maps of service changes overlaid on a demographic map of the service area Yes Span of service – Analyze available data from surveys that indicate whether minority and low-income riders are more likely to be impacted Not Applicable Fare changes – Analyze available data from surveys that indicate whether minority and low-income riders are more likely to be impacted Not Applicable ASSESS THE ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE FARE INCREASE OF MAJOR SERVICE CHANGE. Service changes – Analyze what, if any, modes of transit are available for people affected by the service expansion or reduction. Analysis should compare travel time and costs to the rider of the alternatives. Yes