138-24 Exhibit to Resolution Adopting the Township of West Orange Vision Zero Action Plan.pdf

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE In the context of Vision Zero, it is important to acknowledge that many groups face different barriers to safe travel on the road network. Because the needs of certain groups vary, identifying the locations of various vulnerable groups is important for the prioritization of improvements across West Orange. Equity Factors The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority's Equity Analysis Tool assesses census tracts based on the status of populations included in US Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice and in Title VI of the US Civil Rights Act. There are 11 factors through which populations are assessed in this tool based on their respective share of each: Minority, Low Income, Limited English Proficiency, Disability, Age (<5 years old, 5-17 years old, 65+ years old), Foreign-Born, Female Population, Zero-Vehicle Households, and Educational Attainment (less than high school degree). For this demographic analysis, the team analyzed the following nine factors, as identified by the Vision Zero Task Force, per NJTPA's Equity Analysis Tool: • Minority - The minority factor identifies populations described in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, FHWA and FTA's Title VI guidelines and Executive Order 12898, all of which prohibit discrimination based on race. Data collected for this factor include all persons who are not single-race White and Non-Hispanic or Latino. • Low Income Households - The low income factor addresses one of the population groups defined in Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice (EJ) as well as the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration's guidance on EJ policy. These policies seek to identify impacts of transportation investments, programs and projects on low-income people. Data collected for the factor represents a percentage of a specific geographic area’s population in households where the household income is less than or equal to twice the federal poverty level. • Limited English Proficiency - This factor addresses Title VI and Executive Order 13166 , as well as FTA's Title VI guidance that requires recipients of federal funding to "take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to their programs and

and Executive Order 13166 , as well as FTA's Title VI guidance that requires recipients of federal funding to "take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to their programs and activities by LEP persons." Data collected for the factor represents all people in the region who speak a language other than English, and those who speak English less than very well. • Disability - Title VI requires agencies receiving federal funding to adhere to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. These acts protect people with disabilities against discrimination. Data collected for this factor represents any person who indicated having one or more physical or mental disabilities. • Age: FHWA’s EJ recommendation and Additional Nondiscrimination Requirement suggests including children and elderly populations in discussions regarding traditionally underserved populations. Three factors were created to represent distinct age cohorts: youth, adolescents and elderly populations. Data collected for the factors represents individuals under 5 years of age, individuals between 5 and 17, and individuals 65 years old and older. 36 WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP: VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN