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Travel Behavior of Mexican and Other Immigrant Groups in California

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Mar 5, 2009 - 12:29:38 PM

Title: Travel Behavior of Mexican and Other Immigrant Groups in California

Author(s): Susan Handy, Evelyn Blumenberg, Moira Donahue, Kristin Lovejoy, Caroline Rodier, Susan Shaheen, Kimiko Shiki and Lily Song

Journal: Berkeley Planning Journal, Volume 21, 2008

Number of Pages: 24

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Abstract:

California is the destination for over one-quarter of immigrants to the United States, and immigrants now make up over one-quarter of the state's population. To ensure that transportation systems and services adequately meet the needs of recent immigrants, planners need a firm understanding of the travel behavior of immigrant groups. This paper reports on key findings from a three-phased study: (1) analysis of data on commute travel of California immigrants from the 1980, 1990, and 2000 Censuses; (2) focus groups with recent Mexican immigrants in six California regions on their transportation experiences and needs in six California regions; and (3) interviews with community-based organizations in nine California regions on the transportation needs and wants of Mexican immigrants. These findings point to a long list of potential strategies for agencies and organizations to consider in efforts to more effectively meet the transportation needs of Mexican and other immigrants in California.

Keywords:
diverse populations, travel behavior, immigrants, Mexican, California

Attached file(s):

Handy_et_al.pdf