Karen Lucas|Bert van Wee|Kees Maat
A method to evaluate equitable accessibility: combining ethical theories and accessibility-based approaches
University of Leeds|Delft University of Technology|Delft University of Technology
paper present case traditional transport appraisal methods sufficiently capture social dimensions mobility accessibility however understanding highly relevant policymakers understand impacts transport decisions dimensions include distribution mobility accessibility levels particular areas specific population groups well may affect various social outcomes including levels participation social inclusion community cohesion response propose method assess socially relevant accessibility impacts srais policies key dimensions method combines use underlying ethics principles specifically theories egalitarianism sufficientarianism combination accessibilitybased analysis lorenz curve gini index demonstrate method case study example suggestion policymakers use ethical perspectives determine equity policies decisions set minimum standards local transport delivery help become confident development adoption new decision frameworks promote accessibility mobility also disaggregate costs benefits transport policies particular areas specific underserved population groups