Richard Ezike, Clean Technology Project Manager at Argonne National Laboratory gave this presentation at Forth Design and Fund Equitable Electric Mobility For Your Community workshop on March 14, 2024.

1. CENTERING EQUITY AND
THE COMMUNITY IN
TRANSPORTATION
MARCH 14, 2024
RICHARD EZIKE
Clean Technology Project Manager
Design and Fund Equitable Electric Transportation For
Communities Workshop
Forth Mobility
Washington, DC

2. ABOUT ME –
RICHARD EZIKE
• Clean Technology Project Manager @
Argonne National Laboratory
• Manage programs related to
STEM outreach, workforce
development and energy &
environmental justice
• Previously worked at
Department of Energy, Urban
Institute, Union of Concerned
Scientists, CBCF
• Originally from Kingsport, TN
• Chemical Engineer by Training
• BS from NC State University
• PhD from University of Michigan

3. A PROUD HISTORY
Argonne was established in 1946 as a science and
technology laboratory to develop peaceful uses for
a revolutionary new source of energy: nuclear power.

4. Unparalleled
facilities
Argonne accelerates
science and technology for
U.S. prosperity and security.
Pivotal
discoveries
Innovative
collaborations

5. FOSTERING A DIVERSE, WORLD-CLASS
COMMUNITY OF TALENT
FY2021
S&T
STAFF
1,410+
FACILITY
USERS
6,700+
VISITING
RESEARCHERS
820+
EMPLOYEES
3,400+
JOINT
FACULTY
420+
STUDENTS
475+
S&T
STAFF
1,770+
FACILITY
USERS
5,959+
POSTDOCTORALS
325+
FULL-TIME
EMPLOYEES
3,523+
JOINT
FACULTY
473+
STUDENTS
515+

6. CENTERING EQUITY AND THE COMMUNITY
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7. DEFINING TRANSPORTATION EQUITY
Accessible and affordable
transportation for everyone in the
community resulting in fair distribution
of transportation resources, benefits,
costs, programs and services based
upon differences in income, ability and
other factors affecting transportation
choice and impact.
*https://www.kittelson.com/ideas/the-importance-of-the-equity-lens-in-transportation-planning-and-design/*

8. WHY SHOULD WE CENTER TRANSPORTATION
EQUITY?
Help the world
advance its climate
goals
Maximize everyone’s
accessibility whoever and
wherever they are
Forces everyone
acknowledge and account
for past and current
inequities and provide
everyone with the
infrastructure needed to
succeed and thrive
Build thriving and resilient
communities

9. HOW DO WE DO THAT IN TRANSPORTATION?
Consider the
Needs of the
Community
Build the Structure
Implement,
Evaluate, and
Adjust
Define Our Metrics
Prioritize in
Decision Making

10. THANK YOU!!!