Is walkability equitably distributed across socio-economic groups? – A spatial analysis for Lisbon metropolitan area

Mauro F. Pereira, David S. Vale and Paula Santana

Journal of Transport Geography, 2023, vol. 106, issue C

Abstract: The development of sustainable and equitable cities is on most international and national agendas – and the promotion of a walkable environment is crucial for sustainable development. Although it seems plausible to assume that walkable environments are not always equally distributed among socio-economic groups in dense metropolitan areas, we lack empirical knowledge. This paper, therefore, evaluates the relationship between the socio-economic characteristics of the population of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (Portugal) and the distribution of walkable environments, focusing exclusively on the urban part of the metropolitan area.

Keywords: Lisbon metropolitan area; Walkability; Inequity; Accessibility (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2022.103491

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