This dissertation explored the links between residential segregation, transportation policy, and education equity in the metropolitan area of La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia. Using quantitative and qualitative research methods, the study assessed whether mass transit projects counter the educational effects of residential segregation. The specific goals of the study were to: (a) measure the level of segregation that students experience in neighborhoods and schools; (b) assess disparities in school accessibility among students of different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds; and (c) to measure the effects of mass transit availability on school segregation. The results showed that students in the metropolitan area of La Paz-El Alto are highly segregated by ethnic and socioeconomic background. Moreover, neighborhoods with a higher proportion of either Indigenous or low-income students have lower levels of school accessibility. School accessibility is hindered by the limited supply of schooling and by an inefficient, unsafe, and limited public transportation system. The introduction of high-quality mass transit had a small yet statistically significant effect on school segregation. Students in the lowest third of the wealth distribution are more likely than their wealthier counterparts to change schools when mass transit becomes available. Mass transit projects have thus been a welcome addition to families’ transportation options, which highlights the significance of pairing education and transportation policies to promote greater equality of educational opportunity.

Law So Man Belinda. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2000-01, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / EXPLORATION-ISSUE AND INTEREST / Primary Elements of Railroad / Introduction--a Deconstmction of the Railroad / 4 Questions / INTERPRETATION-along THE RAILROAD / Time Scale / Spatial Value / Social Value / TRANSFORMATION / Time Table / Unification of Space / Hybrid Composition / Transportation / Penetrative Promotion / Show Time / Participant / Human Relationship / INTEGRATION-MULTIPLE IDENTITY ON THE LAST TRAIN / Three Statuses of Train / the Last Train / Identity / Time-Space / Time People / Time-Event / CONSIDERATIONS-SITE ANALYSIS AND PROGRAMME / Social Significance / The Rail / the Stations / the Train / tho Depot / Time Application / Schedule of Accomodation / CONFIGURATIONS--DESIGN DEVELOPMENT / "Form, Space and Order" / Passengers' Notice / Tenants' Notice / Development in Phases / Components of Matrix / Architectural Matrix / Time Matrix / Senerio Matrix

In recent decades skateboarding has expanded from recreation into a form of transportation. Skateboarders appear to use roadways much as other non‐motorized modes do. However, there is little academic research on the needs and characteristics of the skateboard as a mode. This research reports demographics, multi‐modal and travel behavior findings, and other data from an exploratory mixed‐methods study of skateboarding as a mode of transportation.

published_or_final_version / Urban Design / Master / Master of Urban Design