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Sandy Wong1, Sara L McLafferty2, Arrianna M Planey3
1Department of Geography, Florida State University, Bellamy Building, Room 323, 113 Collegiate Loop, PO Box 3062190, Tallahassee, FL 32306, United States.
Journal of Transport Geography
|August 25, 2020
Summary
Workers with disabilities face significant wage and commute time gaps compared to their non-disabled peers. Accessible transportation and housing are crucial to reduce these inequities, especially in urban centers.
Area of Science:
- Urban planning
- Transportation accessibility
- Disability studies
Background:
- Persistent employment and wage gaps exist for individuals with disabilities in the U.S.
- Accessible transportation is a recognized barrier to higher-wage employment for people with disabilities.
- Limited research exists on the commuting patterns of employed individuals with disabilities and their wage implications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare wages and commute times between workers with and without disabilities in the New York metropolitan region.
- To identify intraurban zones with significant inequities in wage earnings and commute times for disabled workers.
- To explore the relationship between disability, commuting, and wage disparities within different geographic areas.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) of the American Community Survey (ACS) (2008-2012).
- Employed linear mixed-effects models to analyze log hourly wage and one-way commute time.
- Segmented analysis by intraurban zones to identify localized disparities.
Main Results:
- Workers with disabilities earn 16.6% less and commute 1 minute longer on average than non-disabled workers region-wide.
- In central urban zones, disabled workers earn 17.1% less and commute nearly 4 minutes longer, often relying more on public transit.
- Wage and commute disparities are influenced by race/ethnicity and gender, with minority workers earning less and women having shorter commutes compared to white men.
Conclusions:
- Transportation options appear less accessible and slower for disabled workers, contributing to wage gaps.
- Accessible, quicker transportation and affordable, centrally located housing are needed to mitigate wage and commute inequities for disabled individuals.
- Disability significantly impacts wage earnings and commute times, with variations across different intraurban zones and demographic groups.
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