Dallas' top leaders have acknowledged the city's racist past and are now faced with making systemic changes to improve opportunities for people of color.
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Urban Institute researchers conducted case studies of improved transportation equity in Columbus, Ohio; Las Vegas; Portland, Oregon; and King County in Washington state after theResearchers interviewed South Dallas residents about what they want from the transit system.The report details some of the racial divides in Dallas but focuses almost entirely on potential solutions.
"It means being more efficient and thoughtful with money and the investments that are made," she said. "There's a lot of minor, small changes that can be made that can help not just equity but the system as a whole."The researchers will meet privately next month with officials from DART and Dallas and the other cities studied to discuss the recommendations.
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