Developing the multi-dimensional mobility divide index (MDI) as a methodology to assess the accessibility level of public transport systems.

ABSTRACT: Background: This paper presents the development of a multi-dimensional mobility divide index (MDI) for assessing the accessibility of public transport developed using a co-design approach, directly involving end-users in the index design process. The index measures the gap that persons with disabilities feel they need to over-come to use public transport in the same way non-disabled citizens do. The MDI covers six accessibility-related dimensions: 1) safety, 2) convenience, 3) comfort, 4) affordability, 5) travel time, and 6) autonomy. Methods: The method paper describes the step-by-step approach to create the MDI as a set of indicators to be rated by people with different access needs to 1) provide evidence of the main criticalities to be addressed through the design and imp

SUBMITTER: Repetto C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10521049 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature