Supporting Documentation · Apr 24, 2024
138-24 Exhibit to Resolution Adopting the Township of West Orange Vision Zero Action Plan.pdf
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Show all pages• Foreign-Born - The foreign-born factor represents populations included in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and FHWA’s and FTA’s Title VI requirements and guidelines, all of which prohibit discrimination of persons in the United States based on national origin. Data collected for the factor represents all people who have indicated that they were not born in the United States. • Zero-Vehicle Households - The zero-vehicle households factor should be interpreted in concert with other measures. For example, a community well served by various mass transit modes may have a larger share of zero vehicle households, because a personal vehicle is not considered a necessity. For some, not owning a car is a lifestyle choice and not an indicator of an economically disadvantaged population. Looking at this measure alone may not provide an accurate picture of communities most in need. Data collected for the factor represent all households who have indicated that they do not have a car. The percentage of the population falling into these categories is statistically assessed relative to regional averages, with a following scale of: 0 = Very Below Average 1= Below Average 2 = Average 3 = Above Average 4 = Very Above Average These numeric ratings are based on the standard deviation from the NJTPA regional averages for each factor, with 0 and 1 being beyond two and one standard deviations below the average respectively, and 3 and 4 being beyond one and two standard deviations above the average respectively. Overall Equity Analysis There are nine census tracts in West Orange as shown in Figure 9. These maps show the location of census tracts in West Orange that fall into the "Above Average" rating for each equity factor. It is worth noting that West Orange does not have any tracts with a rating of Very Above Average for any of these categories. The following table shows the overall West Orange Township equity data compared to Essex County data. Table 2. Equity Factors in West Orange and Essex County Equity Factor West Orange Essex County Minority 55.5% 70.9% Low Income Households 10.5% 31.8% Limited English Proficiency 10.5% 15.6% Disability 9%
70.9% Low Income Households 10.5% 31.8% Limited English Proficiency 10.5% 15.6% Disability 9% 11.5% Children (Under 5 Years old) 5.1% 6.5% Youth (5-17 Years old) 15.1% 17.4% Seniors (65+ Years old) 19.3% 13.6% Foreign Born 29.5% 28.7% Zero-Vehicle Households 7.7% 22% WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP: VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN 37
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