Transportation Equity Act Reauthorization: How Good Federal Transportation Policy Can Work for Latinos

Summary

This white paper documents the transportation reauthorization debate by examining key issues affecting Latino, and limited-English-proficient (LEP) workers.

Description

This white paper documents the transportation reauthorization debate by examining key issues affecting Latino, and limited-English-proficient (LEP) workers. It provides background on the status of transportation legislation in Congress, provides context on the importance of transportation policy's role in shaping the job prospects and economic development of Latino communities, and, documents the challenges faced by Latinos in the workforce system such as the current skills mismatch for transportation-related jobs, uneven community engagement, and civil rights barriers. Lastly, it summarizes recent legislative developments in Congress, including sections of the Senate and House transportation bills that improve the job prospects of Latinos.