A multi-dimensional view of transport-related social exclusion: A comparative study of Greater Perth and Sydney. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Xia, Jianhong(Cecilia); Nesbitt, Joshua; Daley, Rebekah; Najnin, Arfanara; Litman, Todd; Tiwari, Surya Prasad
• Is Part Of: Transportation research. Volume 94(2016)
• Page Start: 205
• Page End: 221
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Transport-related social exclusion -- Gini index -- Urban development stages -- Housing affordability -- Employment self-sufficiency; Transportation -- Research -- Periodicals; 388.011
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tra.2016.09.009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0965-8564

Abstract

Highlights: Compare transport related social exclusion among different development stages of regions. Investigate transport related social exclusion with major socio-economic characteristics, such as housing affordability. Identify spatial gaps of transport related social exclusion from both supply and demand perspectives. Abstract: Transport-related social exclusion is a complex issue. It can be studied from a variety of angles, be influenced by a number of factors, and affect diverse population groups. This study investigates transport-related social exclusion from a multi-dimensional view. Transport inequity was measured based on different development stages of a region using the Lorenz Curve and Gini index, and compared socio-economic characteristics, such as housing affordability, employment self-sufficiency, urban sprawl, and transport-mode share at different degrees of spatial aggregation. Two hierarchical spatial aggregation levels are used: (1) Sydney – Perth; (2) Inner – Middle – Outer sectors. Spatial gaps of transport-related social exclusion are identified for both cities and a number of policy implications are considered to provide suggestions to improve transport-related social inclusion in both cities.