Development of an Accessibility Estimation Method as a Transport Policy a Assessment Tool in Developing Countries: Case Study of Bogotá
No. 35 (2011-07-01)Author(s)
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Daniel Oviedo H(1) Msc. en Ingeniería: Área Civil, con énfasis en ingeniería de Transporte de la Universidad de los Andes. Investigador en el área de transporte del Grupo SUR de la Universidad de los Andes, dan-ovie@uniandes.edu.co
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Juan Pablo Bocarejo S(2) PhD. En Transportes de la Universidad de Paris XI. Profesor asistente de la Universidad de los Andes. Director del grupo de investigación en transporte del Departamento de Ingeniería Civil y Ambiental de la Universidad de los Andes, jbocarej@uniandes.edu.co
Abstract
The aim of this paper is the development of an accessibility estimation method as a transport policy assessment tool based on the state of the art of the accessibility concept and measurement techniques, and available information directly related to socioeconomic data, transport demand and supply characteristics for specific areas of Bogotá. Study areas and indicators are defined in order to determine relevant relationships between transport and access to opportunities for individuals with specific socioeconomic characteristics and present mobility conditions. In addition, evaluation of restricted travel budgets scenarios defined both by the standard transport theory and individuals is performed.
Keywords:
Accessibility, public policy evaluation, urban transport, developing countries