Transportation

Accessibility inequality across Europe: a comparison of 15-minute pedestrian accessibility in cities with 100,000 or more inhabitants

D. Vale and A. S. Lopes

This research, conducted by David Vale and André Soares Lopes, explores pedestrian accessibility inequality in European cities with populations over 100,000. It reveals significant within-city disparities and highlights how enhancing the variety of accessible opportunities can improve accessibility and reduce inequality.

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Abstract

This paper investigates pedestrian accessibility inequality across European cities with populations exceeding 100,000. Using cumulative opportunities and Variety indicators, the study assesses 15-minute pedestrian accessibility and calculates pseudo-Gini coefficients to measure within-city and between-city inequality. Results reveal significant within-city inequality, less pronounced in cities with high Variety. Cross-city comparisons show diminishing returns between accessibility indicators and population density. The study suggests that increasing the Variety of accessible opportunities and improving pedestrian infrastructure can enhance accessibility and reduce inequality.

Publisher

npj Urban Sustainability

Published On

Nov 17, 2023

Authors

David Vale, André Soares Lopes

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