Title

Mobility and labour market exclusion in the Barcelona Metropolitan Region

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

5-2009

Subject Area

Location - Europe, Population - Gender, Population - Young people, Transport accessibility - Lack of access, Social Issues - Social exclusion

Abstract

This article analyses the relationship between daily mobility and labour market exclusion. In many areas of the Barcelona Metropolitan Region, the predominant car-based mobility model and the secondary role of public transport discriminate against non-car users when it comes to job opportunities. This territory’s capacity to generate labour market inclusion is analysed based on multi-functionality and the level of public transport services which, in turn, serve as a basis for three territorial classifications: non-excluding, semi-excluding and excluding.

Rights

Permission to publish the abstract given by Elsevier, copyright remains with them.

Comments

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