In transportation planning, which claim requires evidence about equity in access?

• A. Transit reduces commute time for some residents.
• B. Transit is expensive to build.
• C. Transit only benefits urban centers.
• D. Transit access is equally available across all neighborhoods despite policy intentions.

Answer: (D)

Equity in access means checking who can actually reach transit services across different neighborhoods, not just looking at average improvements. To say there is equity, you must show data comparing access for various communities and show that policy goals reach all areas fairly.

The statement that access is equally available across all neighborhoods despite policy intentions is asking for evidence about that distribution—whether every neighborhood truly has the same level of transit access. Without data showing equal access across areas, you can’t claim equity. This is why it’s the best fit: it directly hinges on proving how access is shared among communities.

The other points focus on overall efficiency, cost, or benefits to urban centers, rather than on whether access is distributed fairly across neighborhoods.