UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies

Access to opportunity is the idea that people have the means and ability to reach a destination that would in turn benefit them in a positive manner - this can include jobs, education, healthcare, and recreation. The purpose of this report is to inform and advise Los Angeles Metro and their stakeholders on ways in which access to opportunity can be measured and analyzed to improve services to positively impact marginalized communities. The guiding research questions of this project seek to identify how Metro can effectively and practically communicate and implement future programs in Los Angeles County and how Metro programs and projects impact access to social services, economic opportunities, and mobility options for communities throughout Los Angeles County.