Title

Accessibility constraints mapping for walking and public transport in the Sutherland Shire

Authors

Ingo Koernicke

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

2007

Subject Area

Modes of Transport - Car - Driving, Modes of Transport - Pedestrian, Transport planning - Accessibility planning

Abstract

Accessibility is vital to the liveability of an area, its economic, social and environmental well being. The ability to obtain goods and services, participate in the workforce, interact with each other and undertake recreational pursuits is highly dependant on accessibility. Council's through their infrastructure development, land use planning and social/community services have a major influence on accessibility, however information with regard to accessibility and its potential impact can be very limited. It is within this context that an accessibility constraints map (ACM) and index for walking and public transport modes was developed by Sutherland Shire Council using its existing data resources, GIS mapping and community survey capabilities. The development of the ACM provides a basic but useful planning tool for Council that helps to identify areas where residents are most likely to experience greater difficulty and lesser opportunities in accessing key social needs such as health services, shopping, employment, education and recreational activities particularly, if they must rely on walking and public transport as their main mode of transport.