Title :
Measuring Public-Transport Accessibility Using Pervasive Mobility Data
Author :
Ferrari, Lorenzo ; Berlingerio, Michele ; Calabrese, Francesco ; Curtis-Davidson, B.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
Abstract :
How accessible is public urban transportation for people with disabilities? What are the metrics for measuring such accessibility? Using pervasive mobility data, the authors evaluate the quality of service for travelers in need of accessible public transportation in London.
Keywords :
handicapped aids; mobile computing; transportation; London; people with disabilities; pervasive mobility data; public urban transportation; public-transport accessibility; quality of service; Biomedical measurements; Cities and towns; Handicapped aids; Transportation; Ubiquitous computing; Urban areas; Wheelchairs; accessibility; human mobility analysis; pervasive computing; transportation networks;
Journal_Title :
Pervasive Computing, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPRV.2012.81
