STEAP stands for the Screening Tool for Equity Analysis of Projects. It's an interactive, online mapping tool designed to quickly screen potential project locations across the United States, focusing on Title VI compliance, environmental justice, and socioeconomic data analysis.
In essence, STEAP allows users to:
- Rapidly Assess Project Locations: Determine potential impacts based on geographic location.
- Analyze Socioeconomic Factors: Evaluate how projects may affect different communities.
- Support Title VI Compliance: Ensure projects do not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin.
- Address Environmental Justice Concerns: Identify and mitigate disproportionate adverse effects on minority and low-income populations.
STEAP is particularly valuable for transportation planning, infrastructure development, and other projects that may have broad community impacts. By visualizing relevant data, STEAP facilitates more equitable and informed decision-making.
