Impact of Motor-Gasoline Price/Availability Trends on Selected Minority and Disadvantaged Populations

摘要

The objectives of this study are: to determine the gasoline purchasing and consumption patterns of minority and disadvantaged population groups; and to analyze the socio-economic effects of increasing gasoline prices and shortages on minority and disadvantagd population groups. In order to accomplish these major objectives, the following additional objectives had to be accomplished: develop a social and economic profile of each of the subject population groups; and locate and analyze published materials concerning gasoline consumption by minority and disadvantaged groups. The report consists of two parts. Part one contains chapters on the following: introduction to the study of motor vehicle fuel consumption by minority and disadvantaged populations; summary overview of the literature related to the research problems; methodology for the study; findings of the study; and conclusions and recommendations. Part two contains appendices of community case studies and a review of the relevant literature. Case studies were done for the following cities: Atlanta, Georgia; Burlington, Vermont; Greenville, Mississippi; Los Angeles, California; and San Antonio, Texas. (ERA citation 06:032980)