Developing the multi-dimensional mobility divide index (MDI) as a methodology to assess the accessibility level of public transport systems [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
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 disabili...
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| author | Cino Repetto Florian Brinkmann Leonardo Benzi Alexey (Aliaksei) Andrushevich Tally Hatzakis Alexandra Koenig Martina Bagnasco Laura Alčiauskaitė |
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| description | 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 implementation of new inclusive mobility solutions, 2) guide the design of new inclusive mobility solutions and measure their impacts, and 3) inform the transport sector encouraging positive changes in transport by providing recommendations for policy-making, new directions for service innovation, improvements and practical advice or highlighting investment priorities to pave the way for a more inclusive mobility. Results: We present our findings in ways that can inform universal design and provide actionable information to researchers, policymakers, transport and urban planners, operators, and stakeholders’ representatives to promote inclusive and equitable mobility solutions for all. Conclusions: Finally, we suggest follow up research and innovation, as well as recommendations for its uptake and utilisation in the pursuit of European accessibility standards and requirements for products and services in the mobility sector. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a2c58009bb6c48ba921e72b0769fb15f2023-09-15T00:00:00ZengF1000 Research LtdOpen Research Europe2732-51212022-12-01216391Developing the multi-dimensional mobility divide index (MDI) as a methodology to assess the accessibility level of public transport systems [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]Cino Repetto0Florian Brinkmann1Leonardo Benzi2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9011-5044Alexey (Aliaksei) Andrushevich3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7138-8872Tally Hatzakis4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6014-8117Alexandra Koenig5https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6332-3817Martina Bagnasco6https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4851-4997Laura Alčiauskaitė7T Bridge S.p.A., Genova, ItalyGerman Aerospace Center (DLR), Braunschweig, GermanyT Bridge S.p.A., Genova, ItalyiHomeLab, University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Lucerne, SwitzerlandTrilateral Research, Marine Point, IrelandGerman Aerospace Center (DLR), Braunschweig, GermanyT Bridge S.p.A., Genova, ItalyENIL, Brussels, BelgiumBackground: 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 implementation of new inclusive mobility solutions, 2) guide the design of new inclusive mobility solutions and measure their impacts, and 3) inform the transport sector encouraging positive changes in transport by providing recommendations for policy-making, new directions for service innovation, improvements and practical advice or highlighting investment priorities to pave the way for a more inclusive mobility. Results: We present our findings in ways that can inform universal design and provide actionable information to researchers, policymakers, transport and urban planners, operators, and stakeholders’ representatives to promote inclusive and equitable mobility solutions for all. Conclusions: Finally, we suggest follow up research and innovation, as well as recommendations for its uptake and utilisation in the pursuit of European accessibility standards and requirements for products and services in the mobility sector.https://open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/2-143/v1accessibility public transport method development people with disabilitieseng |
| spellingShingle | Cino Repetto Florian Brinkmann Leonardo Benzi Alexey (Aliaksei) Andrushevich Tally Hatzakis Alexandra Koenig Martina Bagnasco Laura Alčiauskaitė Developing the multi-dimensional mobility divide index (MDI) as a methodology to assess the accessibility level of public transport systems [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] Open Research Europe accessibility public transport method development people with disabilities eng |
| title | Developing the multi-dimensional mobility divide index (MDI) as a methodology to assess the accessibility level of public transport systems [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] |
| title_full | Developing the multi-dimensional mobility divide index (MDI) as a methodology to assess the accessibility level of public transport systems [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] |
| title_fullStr | Developing the multi-dimensional mobility divide index (MDI) as a methodology to assess the accessibility level of public transport systems [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] |
| title_full_unstemmed | Developing the multi-dimensional mobility divide index (MDI) as a methodology to assess the accessibility level of public transport systems [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] |
| title_short | Developing the multi-dimensional mobility divide index (MDI) as a methodology to assess the accessibility level of public transport systems [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] |
| title_sort | developing the multi dimensional mobility divide index mdi as a methodology to assess the accessibility level of public transport systems version 1 peer review 2 approved |
| topic | accessibility public transport method development people with disabilities eng |
| url | https://open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/2-143/v1 |
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