Over the past several years, Investing in Place has partnered with South Central LAMP to better understand how transportation systems serve mothers and families, particularly low-income women and immigrant communities.
Today we’re pleased to share a new report from our Moms and Mobility listening session.
The discussion brought together immigrant mothers from South Los Angeles to talk about their daily transportation experiences, challenges, and needs. The session was facilitated by South Central LAMP Executive Director Diana Pinto and conducted primarily in Spanish with English interpretation provided by Antennae Aire.
Participants discussed how they travel throughout the region, the challenges they face, and their experiences with emerging transportation options such as rideshare services and micromobility.
Several themes emerged:
- Most participants relied primarily on driving or taking the bus.
- While many owned smartphones, few had access to a credit card, highlighting barriers to using some transportation services.
- Transportation decisions were closely tied to family responsibilities, work schedules, and affordability.
- Participants shared perspectives that are often missing from transportation planning discussions.
Transportation has historically been shaped by a narrow set of voices. Moms and Mobility is an effort to broaden that conversation and ensure that women, immigrants, and families have a meaningful role in shaping transportation policy and investment decisions.
Read the full report:
This listening session took place before the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to continuing and expanding the Moms and Mobility initiative with additional partners and communities across Los Angeles.
