Yenisetty, P T and Bahadure, P (2021) Spatial accessibility measures to educational facilities from public transit: A case of Indian cities. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(2), pp. 258-273. ISSN 2046-6099
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate accessibility using spatial assessment techniques, wherein it identifies how educational facilities are connected to public transit (PT) in Indian cities. A new accessibility index is formulated for various ranges of distances which is suitable for Indian cities. Design/methodology/approach: This study developed a new method by comparing Euclidean (near) and network distances, uses Google API and other mobile applications for mapping of PT and educational facilities. The study uses built land cover of the city retrieved from Landsat 8 data with a spatial resolution of 30 m. Findings: The study attempts to compare the reach to educational facilities from PT in five different cities of India using descriptive statistics, regression analysis, connectivity and detour indices. The results help in identifying local barriers and network issues that influence accessibility from public transit to educational facilities. Originality/value: The study is conducted entirely using spatial techniques, and the data used are collected from various government organizations. The results are useful for improving overall accessibility and developing a framework which can be included in urban development policies.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | accessibility; educational facilities; network; non-motorized transport; public transit |
| Index terms: | regression analysis, statistics, India, urban development, public transit, mobile application, landsat, land cover, accessibility, educational facility, mapping, non-motorized transport, methodology, spatial resolution, connectivity |
| Subjects: | mathematical modelling, measurement and scaling, statistical analysis, infrastructure and transport systems, environmental science, innovation and technology management, construction type, geographical techniques and analysis, networking, inclusive design, spatial and geospatial analysis, research methods, urban design, Geography |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Construction Technology, Research Practice, Digital Applications, Urban Studies, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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