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Country Roads: How Undocumented Latino Populations in Rural Communities are Forced into Illegal Driving Practices by Inadequate Public Transportation Systems
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Silver, Alexis
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Spring 2019
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2019
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Much research on undocumented Latino immigrants and transportation focuses on an array of difficulties that come with being barred from obtaining a driver's license. There is a great deal of research circulating around the aftermath of these immigrant populations driving without licenses. However, there is a lack of research as to why these populations are choosing to risk so much through driving illegally. There is very little research centered around the inadequate public transportation systems in areas other than major cities throughout the U.S. This study seeks to add to the conversation of whether or not undocumented immigrants should be allowed drivers' licenses through exposing the reality that these individuals have no other options than to drive illegally as a result of inefficient public transit. My research aims to show the effects of this confluence on the experiences of undocumented Latino immigrants. I will conduct a series of in-depth interviews with ten people from this immigrant population who are faced with this dilemma. I will also collect data from organizations working with affected groups and compare that data against existing train and bus schedules throughout the township of Southampton, New York, in order to see where these systems are lacking. This study will aim to uncover the predicament behind this controversial debate of license eligibility and provide strong evidence for major revision to the system.
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