Quantifying spatial gaps in public transport supply based on social needs

Graham Currie

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2010

Subject Area

ridership - disadvantage, mode - mass transit

Keywords

Transportation disadvantaged persons, Transit, Spatial analysis, Social class, Public transit, Melbourne (Australia), Mass transit, Local transit, Accessibility

Abstract

This paper concerns a research project to identify spatial gaps in public transport provision for people who are socially disadvantaged. The paper outlines the research context for measurement of public transport supply and needs, and then describes the methodology developed for an application in Melbourne, Australia. Results of the application are described including key findings on spatial gaps in services relative to social needs. The research identifies significant gaps between services supplied and social needs for transport services. Consistency of these findings with research in other Australian cities are noted. Implications for policy development are suggested.

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Journal of Transport Geography home Page: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09666923

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