Hidden Costs: Unpacking Equity Impacts of Retail Fees

Delve into the equity implications of retail delivery fees in Washington State. Understand how they disproportionately affect low-income and geographically isolated individuals as well as communities with zero-car households, people with disabilities, and other mobility challenges.

Presenters drawing from recent, comprehensive data analysis examine online retail spending patterns and the inequities they expose across different demographic groups. They introduce practical tools, such as equity impact assessments and GIS mapping, to better identify and address disparities. They offer innovative policy strategies, including sliding-scale fees and targeted subsidies, designed to enhance inclusivity and fairness in retail delivery systems. The skills and insights gained from this presentation are transferable to broader transportation policy, enabling planners to promote equity across various transportation initiatives. Leave with actionable insights and methodologies to advance more equitable and inclusive community planning and ensure that delivery fees and similar transportation policies do not exacerbate existing inequalities.