Transportation and homelessness: a systematic review

“Many of Us Have Been Previously Evicted”: Exploring the Relationship Between Homelessness and Evictions Among Families Participating in the Rapid Rehousing Program in Salt Lake County, Utah

“…Many studies have investigated the relationship between homelessness and evictions (Cusack & Montgomery, 2017;Dane, 1998;Hartman & Robinson, 2003;Merokee, 2001;Murphy, 2019;Stenberg, 1991;Sussman & Sullivan, 2018). Fewer studies have sought to document the lived experiences of RRHP families (Bush & Shinn, 2017;Fisher et al, 2014).…”

“…It is well understood that evictions can cause homelessness (Crane & Warnes, 2000;Cusack & Montgomery, 2017;Merokee, 2001;Murphy, 2019;Sussman & Sullivan, 2018). For instance, a 2017 study in Santa Clara, California, found that about 14% of all homeless individuals have been previously evicted (Applied Survey Research, 2017).…”

Homelessness on public transit: A review of problems and responses

“…A 2019 systematic literature review on the mobility patterns of people experiencing homelessness found that the primary travel mode for them is public transit (Murphy, 2019)-a stark difference from the low rate of transit ridership among the general public in the U.S. Another frequent transportation mode is walking, while biking and private cars are less common. Unhoused people travel for a variety of purposes, commonly including accessing medical services, visiting friends and family, going to food banks, attending religious services, and searching for a job (Murphy, 2019).…”

“…A 2019 systematic literature review on the mobility patterns of people experiencing homelessness found that the primary travel mode for them is public transit (Murphy, 2019)-a stark difference from the low rate of transit ridership among the general public in the U.S. Another frequent transportation mode is walking, while biking and private cars are less common. Unhoused people travel for a variety of purposes, commonly including accessing medical services, visiting friends and family, going to food banks, attending religious services, and searching for a job (Murphy, 2019). Unhoused people travel on average nine to 14 miles daily; those with higher education levels, experiencing homelessness for longer durations, and living closer to bus stops tend to travel longer distances, while men, African Americans, and those living closer to rail stations tend to travel shorter distances (Murphy, 2019).…”

“…Unhoused people travel for a variety of purposes, commonly including accessing medical services, visiting friends and family, going to food banks, attending religious services, and searching for a job (Murphy, 2019). Unhoused people travel on average nine to 14 miles daily; those with higher education levels, experiencing homelessness for longer durations, and living closer to bus stops tend to travel longer distances, while men, African Americans, and those living closer to rail stations tend to travel shorter distances (Murphy, 2019). Thus, not only is the mobility of unhoused people constrained, it also varies significantly among different groups of unhoused individuals.…”