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Supporting Narrative. Attachment E does not apply to the planning grant for the development of an action plan.
1. Efforts to strengthen the Security and Resilience of Critical Infrastructure against both Physical and Cyber Threats.
Supporting Narrative. Attachment F does not apply to the planning grant for the development of an action plan.
Supporting Narrative. The Comprehensive Safety Action Plan will explore multimodal mobility investments to provide safe connectivity and accessibility for all residents, including our disabled community. The Plan will also explore connectivity with adjacent communities, including those in disadvantaged tracks, with populations that commute to and through Fishers. Although Fishers does not have any Disadvantaged Community Tracts, it is located near Disadvantaged Community Tracts in Indianapolis. Tracts 2206 and 3307.02, both Disadvantaged Communities, are located just five miles south of Fishers’ 96th Street border. Additionally, Census Tract 2201.06, a Historically Disadvantaged Community, is only one mile south of the 96th Street border. These communities will benefit from Fishers transportation safety improvements, as many Indianapolis residents work in and use Fishers amenities.
Supporting Narrative. The Plan will consider relevant climate and environmental justice implications, while developed and support regional climate action plan, as appropriate.
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1. Efforts to strengthen the Security and Resilience of Critical Infrastructure against both Physical and Cyber Threats.
Supporting Narrative. This is a planning project and while planning itself does not produce actions that improve racial equity or reduce barriers, the plan can address actions that could improve equity and reduce barriers to opportunity. Lincoln County is not particularly diverse racially and the towns and rural areas do not have racial or ethnic communities or neighborhoods. Our primary concerns are supporting the creation of good paying jobs such as those typically represented by unions such as those in the industrial area which the Freight Rail component of this planning project is addressing and providing transit to work sites and health care for those for whom automobile dependence is a barrier (aside from the environmental concerns with individual drivers). The Recipient is planning to coordinate with construction projects resulting from this planning project to incorporate Xxxxx- Xxxxx requirements and require proof of contacting women, minority, and veteran owned businesses for bidding opportunities as a prime or sub-contractor. SCHEDULE J LABOR AND WORK
1. Efforts to Support Good-Paying Jobs and Strong Labor Standards The Recipient states that rows marked with “X” in the following table are accurate: The Recipient or a project partner has adopted the use of project labor agreements in the overall delivery and implementation of the Project. (Identify the relevant agreements and describe the scope of activities they cover in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient or a project partner has adopted the use of local and economic hiring preferences in the overall delivery and implementation of the Project, subject to all applicable State and local laws, policies, and procedures. (Describe the relevant provisions in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient or a project partner has adopted the use of registered apprenticeships in the overall delivery and implementation of the Project. (Describe the use of registered apprenticeship in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient or a project partner will provide training and placement programs for underrepresented workers in the overall delivery and implementation of the Project. (Describe the training programs in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient or a project partner will support free and fair choice to join a union in the overall delivery and implementation of the Project by investing in workforce development services offered by labor-management training partnerships or setting expectations for con...
Supporting Narrative. The (re)Connect West Laramie plan will address environmental justice concerns by reconnecting historically underserved neighborhoods, ensuring residents have equitable access to essential services and amenities, and involving community stakeholders in the planning process. This inclusive approach integrates climate change considerations to build a resilient and sustainable community. In Laramie, residents face daily risks associated with climate change, particularly on the West Side, where residents are in the 94th percentile for projected flood risk and the 99th percentile nationally for wildfire risk. The Environmental Justice Screening Tool highlights transportation barriers that exacerbate economic disparities. West Laramie ranks in the upper 97th percentile for wildfire risk. Our previous public transportation system had significant economic development implications, as identified in the 20-year economic development plan (Thrive Laramie). This plan, developed in partnership with diverse stakeholders, advocates for enhanced transportation, connectivity, and accessibility between neighborhoods to attract and retain a skilled workforce. Expanding public transportation aligns with our goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, through reducing municipal carbon production and promoting community-wide efforts. Investments in solar projects, EV charging stations, and participation in the Mountain Towns Solutions Project support this goal. The USDOT Equitable Transportation Community (ETC) Explorer indicates that the West Side is disadvantaged in several categories, including air quality, housing stock, and environmental burden. There are few parks, medical facilities, grocery stores, or adult education facilities within a 15-minute walk in this neighborhood. Additionally, there is no transit available, with 8% of households not owning a vehicle. With a median household income of $23,396, residents spend 42.38% of their income on transportation, placing them in the upper 98th percentile for this expenditure. The West Laramie census tract ranks in the upper 73rd percentile for transportation cost burden, with 24% of residents below 200% of the federal poverty line. An expanded public transportation system would reduce CO2 emissions, improve air quality, and help achieve our carbon neutrality goals, while addressing the needs of low-income residents.
1. Efforts to Improve Equity and Reduce Barriers to Opportunity.
Supporting Narrative. The (re)Connect West Laramie - Wyoming Plan specifically targets efforts to improve equity and reduce barriers to opportunity by addressing the transportation challenges faced by West Side, a historically marginalized community, and West Laramie. By planning safe and efficient routes, we aim to enhance access to essential services such as grocery stores, financial institutions, medical facilities, and libraries for these underserved communities. Additionally, involving community stakeholders in the planning process ensures that the needs and voices of the minority residents are prioritized, fostering a more inclusive and equitable community.
Supporting Narrative. The plan recognizes the substantial challenges and geographic isolation faced by the West Side and West Laramie neighborhoods due to transportation barriers. By developing safe vehicular and pedestrian routes, the plan aims to better connect these neighborhoods to the rest of the community, thereby providing residents with improved access to critical community amenities and job opportunities. The removal of these barriers will enable residents to participate more fully in the local economy and access good-paying jobs that were previously out of reach due to transportation limitations.
