A study by University of Michigan researchers reveals that nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. face transportation insecurity, a major form of material hardship affecting daily life. The research, using a newly developed Transportation Security Index, found that transportation issues are closely linked to other hardships like food insecurity, poor health, and financial struggles, especially among low-income, disabled, and urban populations. This highlights the need for policies addressing transportation to improve overall well-being and reduce poverty.
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