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Access to jobs, economic opportunities, and education in rural areas /

Rural areas face unique challenges in providing connectivity and access to essential goods and services, including but not limited to jobs, education, health care and social services. NCHRP Research Report 1059: Access to Jobs, Economic Opportunities, and Education in Rural Areas, from TRB's Na...

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Main Authors: Blair, Adam (Transportation researcher) (Author), Viggiano, Cecilia (Author), Weisbrod, Glen (Author), Sisman, Dilara (Author), Piercy, Brett (Author), Ruderman, Tess (Author), Kissel, Carrie (Author), Beyerle, Rachel (Author), Moses, Susan Jones (Author)
Corporate Authors: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (sponsoring body.), United States. Federal Highway Administration (sponsoring body.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Transportation Research Board, [2023].
Series:NCHRP research report ; 1059.
Subjects:
Rural transportation > United States > Planning.
Roads > Economic aspects > United States.
Local transit accessibility > United States.
Rural development > United States.
United States > Rural conditions.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Rural access needs
  • Challenges to improving rural access
  • Strategies for achieving objectives
  • Planning process
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix A. List of interviews and maps
  • Appendix B. Case studies
  • Appendix C. Resource documents
  • References.