An appraisal of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) Initiative

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" An appraisal of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) Initiative "
Marshall, Richard Nixson, Frederick ; Walters, Bernard

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	911328
Doc. No	:	LA64m4j009
Title & Author	:	Travel Behavior of Mexican and Other Immigrant Groups in California [Article]\ Handy, Susan; Blumenberg, Evelyn; Donahue, Moria; Lovejoy, Kristin; Rodier, Caroline; Shaheen, Susan; Shiki, Kimiko; Song, Lily
Date	:	2008
Title of Periodical	:	UC Berkeley
Abstract	:	California is the destination for over one-quarter of immigrants to the United States, and immigrants now make up over one-quarter of the state's population. To ensure that transportation systems and services adequately meet the needs of recent immigrants, planners need a firm understanding of the travel behavior of immigrant groups. This paper reports on key findings from a three-phased study:(1)analysisofdataoncommutetravelofCaliforniaimmigrants from the 1980, 1990, and 2000 Censuses; (2) focus groups with recent Mexican immigrants on their transportation experiences and needs in six California regions; and (3) interviews with community-based organizations in nine California regions on the transportation needs and wants of Mexican immigrants. These findings point to a long list of potential strategies for agencies and organizations to consider in efforts to more effectively meet the transportation needs of Mexican and other immigrants in California.