[sustran] Re: Evaluating Accessibility

[rasagam]

Dear Todd,

I will be happy to read it and give my views..although I am not necessarily
an expert on accessibility!

Ganesh Rasagam

----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Litman" <litman at vtpi.org>
To: <sustran-discuss at jca.ax.apc.org>; <alt-transp at flora.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2001 1:27 AM
Subject: [sustran] Evaluating Accessibility


>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> I'm working on a new chapter on the concept of "accessibility" for our
> Online TDM Encyclopedia (http://www.vtpi.org/tdm). The concept is simple,
> of course, but I'm finding it difficult to explain it clearly, describe
its
> implications for transportation planning, and establish functional ways to
> evaluate it. I now have a draft version, and would appreciate feedback.
>
> This is a particularly important chapter that can help explain to planners
> how the traditional emphasis on mobility can be harmful to society, and
how
> alternative approaches to accessibility can help solve transportation
> progblems. I feel like a cook who needs feedback on a stew: Does it have
> enough onion? Is it too salty? What spices does it need?
>
> Let me know if you are willing to review the 19-page draft and I'll email
> it to you.
>
> Best wishes.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Todd Litman, Director
> Victoria Transport Policy Institute
> "Efficiency - Equity - Clarity"
> 1250 Rudlin Street
> Victoria, BC, V8V 3R7, Canada
> Phone & Fax: 250-360-1560
> E-mail:  litman at vtpi.org
> Website: http://www.vtpi.org
>