We are pleased to announce an exciting new alliance between Active Living Research and GP RED to co-host and coordinate...
A Use-Based Measure of Accessibility to Linear Features to Predict Urban Trail Use
Ottensmann, J. R., & Lindsey, G. (2008). A Use-Based Measure of Accessibility to Linear Features to Predict Urban Trail Use. Journal of Transport and Land Use, 1(1), 41–63.
The standard Hansen measure of accessibility is extended to provide a use-based measure of accessibility reflecting the elasticity of use with respect to the level of provision of facilities. This is further extended to provide a measure of accessibility to linear features, such as trails (as opposed to features at point locations such as parks and libraries). Results from a survey on the use of urban trails in Indianapolis, Indiana are used to test the ability of this accessibility measure to predict trail use. The use-based measure of accessibility to linear features provides better predictions of use and more consistent estimates of the effects of distance and level of facility provision on trail use.
Related Tools & Resources
STAY UP TO DATE
RECENTLY ADDED TOOLS & RESOURCES
MOVE! A BLOG ABOUT ACTIVE LIVING
The "Active Living Conference" aims to break down research and practice silos and...