Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice (EJ) is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, national origin, or educational level with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. DOT is committed to ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation system for communities nationwide. In doing so, DOT comprehensively incorporates environmental justice (EJ) considerations into all of the Department’s programs, policies, and activities. By ensuring opportunities for minority and low-income communities to influence the transportation planning and decision-making processes through enhanced engagement and meaningful input, the Department actively prevents disproportionately high and adverse effects of transportation projects on minority and low-income communities.
Resources
Environmental Justice Strategy
- DOT Environmental Justice Strategy (November 15, 2016)
Environmental Justice Orders
- DOT Order 5610.2(a) (May 2, 2012)
- FHWA Order 6640.23A (June 14, 2012)
- FTA Circular 4703.1 (August 15, 2012)
- FAA Order 1050.1F, CHG 1 (July 16, 2015)
Annual Environmental Justice Implementation Reports
- 2015 Environmental Justice Implementation Report
- 2014 Environmental Justice Implementation Report
- 2013 Environmental Justice Implementation Report
- 2012 Environmental Justice Implementation Report
- 2011 Environmental Justice Implementation Report