Mass Transit Accessibility

American Public Transportation Industry Footprint Interactive Map American Public Transportation Association is a nonprofit international organization. Ninety percent of public transportation is a member of this organization. This interactive map allows the user to explore nationwide transportation data, including bus and train stations locations, train routes, and manufacturing companies. Methodology: This website was found byContinue reading “Mass Transit Accessibility”

Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Reports from the Environmental Protection Agency Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR): Find Your Local CCR A geographical database of CCRs created and published in compliance with the EPA’s CCR rule that requires public water systems to annually evaluate and explain to the public the condition of local drinking water. These reports include sources ofContinue reading “Drinking Water Quality”

Proximity to hazardous waste sites

Superfund Sites and Housing Poisonous Homes: The Fight for Environmental Justice in Federally Assisted Housing This report from the Shriver Center on Poverty Law published in June, 2020 outlines specific case studies, current legislation, and the historical context of federally assisted housing within 0.25 miles of a hazardous waste site.* A total of 70% ofContinue reading “Proximity to hazardous waste sites”