A method to evaluate equitable accessibility: combining ethical theories and accessibility-based approaches
University of Leeds · Delft University of Technology
Abstract
In this paper, we present the case that traditional transport appraisal methods do not sufficiently capture the social dimensions of mobility and accessibility. However, understanding this is highly relevant for policymakers to understand the impacts of their transport decisions. These dimensions include the distribution of mobility and accessibility levels over particular areas or for specific population groups, as well as how this may affect various social outcomes, including their levels of participation, social inclusion and community cohesion. In response, we propose a method to assess the socially relevant accessibility impacts (SRAIs) of policies in some of these key dimensions. The method combines the…
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3Topics & keywords
- Equity (law)
- Public economics
- Population
- Egalitarianism
- Management science
- Environmental economics
- Economics
- Sociology
- Reduced inequalities