A 0 indicates no impact or mixed impacts. Equity Impacts Regulatory reform can reduce existing policies that favor particular groups, thus increasing horizontal equity. It can reduce external costs associated with automobile use. Table 3 Equity Summary Criteria Rating Comments Treats everybody equally. 2 Reduces regulations that currently favor certain groups.
Individuals bear the costs they impose.
1 Can reduce automobile externalities. Progressive with respect to income. 3 Improves affordable transportation. Benefits transportation disadvantaged. 3 Improves transportation choice.