Third annual thematic research summary - equity and accessibility

One of a series of 28 papers, this paper provides a structured guide to the results of Research and Technical Development (RTD) projects relating to Equity and Accessibility, carried out in transport research programmes throughout the European Research Area (ERA). Out of more than 5600 projects from the research programmes ultimately considered by the Transport Research Knowledge Centre (TRKC), a total of 361 projects deal partly or fully with the issues of Equity and Accessibility. The paper looks at the scope of theme, including definition, topics and significance; the policy context; synthesis of findings from completed projects including measurement of equity and accessibility, mobility, mobility substitutes, development control and land use planning to increase accessibility, accessibility for freight and for passenger activities, incorporation of accessibility into analytical techniques, transport for the disabled, non-drivers and other disadvantaged groups.

• Authors:
  • STANTCHEV, D
  • MENAZ, B
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 44p
• Serial:
  • DELIVERABLE
  • Publisher: EUROPEAN COMMISSION, COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH (GROWTH) PROGRAMME, FAST AND COMFORTABLE TRAINS, FACT. UNION INTERNATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER, UIC

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Accessibility; Aged; Equity; Land use; Low income groups; Mobility; Persons with disabilities; Planning
• Geographic Terms: Europe
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; I10: Economics and Administration; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01121476
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: TRL
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Feb 5 2009 9:01AM