Authors

Todd Litman

Document Type

Policy document

Publication Date

2003

Subject Area

Social Issues - Social exclusion, Social Issues - social inclusion, Transport policy - Social disadvantage, Transport policy - Transport disadvantage, Transport policy - Transport exclusion

Abstract

This paper discusses how the concept of social exclusion is currently incorporated in Canadian transport planning. Inadequate transport can contribute to social exclusion. About 20% of Canadian households do not own an automobile, about 10% are low-income, and about 10% of the population has a disability that limits mobility. A wide range of transport and land use policies and programs can help improve social inclusion, many of which are often overlooked as possible solutions to this problem. The paper argues that further research is needed to better evaluate the problem and potential solutions.