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Title: Private Donations for Public Transit: The Equity Implications of Detroit’s Public–Private Streetcar

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2020

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ISSN: 0739-456X

DOI: 10.1177/0739456X18761237

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Abstract: Transportation agencies are increasingly seeking private sector funding, but resulting deals have implications beyond specific projects. We analyze the broader regional and equity impacts of private funding by examining Detroit’s donation-funded streetcar. Despite potential negative consequences for transit-dependent populations, the longer-term political will forged through streetcar planning has a contingent possibility to enhance regional transit. In addition to donations, the streetcar relies on public sector funds, but we found limited public influence to ensure collective transportation benefits. A federallevel actor did mandate that a regional transit agency form, but more systematic public action is needed.

Url: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0739456X18761237

Url: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0739456X18761237

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Authors: Lowe, Kate; Grengs, Joe

Periodical (Full): Journal of Planning Education and Research

Issue: 3

Volume: 40

Pages: 289-303

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Land Use/Urban Organization, Other

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