The report examines the mobility and accessibility impacts that the 71 mile Bay Area Rapid Transit System has had to date on the transportation disadvantaged. Three special population groups are the focus of analysis--ethnic minorities, the elderly and handicapped. These groups are of special concern for transportation planning and policy because of either low-income status or mobility related impairments. Findings are reported from the investigation of five issues related to BART's impacts for the transportation disadvantaged on increased accessibility to employment, social, medical, cultural and recreational opportunities. Rapid rail patronage levels by ethnic minorities, the elderly and handicapped travelers are examined. The impact on the handicapped of BART's barrier-free design is investigated. Evaluation of these findings is made in the context of the level, nature, and degree of equity in the incidence of BART's mobility impacts. Based on the findings of the study, implications for the transportation disadvantaged of a regional rapid rail transit investment are presented in terms of policy considerations for other areas in which similar systems may be considered. (Color illustrations reproduced in black and white)
Implications of BART's Mobility and Accessibility Impacts for the Transportation Disadvantaged
1978
93 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Transportation & Traffic Planning , Metropolitan Rail Transportation , Rapid transit railways , Urban transportation , Disadvantaged groups , Mobility , Availability , Ethnic groups , Minority groups , Elderly persons , Handicapped persons , Transportation management , Barriers , Design , Travel , California , Policies , Investments , Bay Area rapid transit , San Francisco(California) , Transit riders