Equitable Decision-Making: From Ambition to Action

Many organizations have diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) policies in place. But what moves a program from analysis and engagement to action and outcomes? Take a look at three programs making decisions centered on equity: Miami-Dade County’s New Mobility Project, Sound Transit’s Everett Link Extension Equitable TOD project and the Washington/Oregon I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement program. One program employed community members to strengthen engagement. Another combined research, outreach and model codes for local agencies to facilitate equitable development outcomes. The last defined a long-term plan for equity in facility planning, contracting and investment. Together, we’ll dive into lessons learned, opportunities, hurdles and methods for measuring success.

Moderator: Elisa Young, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Parametrix, Seattle, WA
Jen Cheek, Director of Healthy Streets and Public Spaces, Urban Health Partnerships, Miami, FL
Miranda Ridinger, AICP, High Capacity Transit Development Manager, Department of Planning, Environment and Project Development, Sound Transit, Seattle, WA
Johnell Bell, Chief Executive Officer, Espousal Strategies, Portland, OR
Jarice Rodriguez, Transportation Research Manager, Miami-Dade County, Miami, FL