[sustran] Fw: [sustran] Evaluating Accessibility

[kisan mehta]

----- Original Message -----
From: kisan mehta <kisansbc at vsnl.com>
To: <litman at vtpi.org>
Cc: <<sustran-discuss at jca.ax.apc.org>>; <<alt-transp at flora.org>>
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2001 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: [sustran] Evaluating Accessibility


> DearTodd,
>
> I would be happy to study and give my reactions to the 19 page draft on
> accessibility.   Youmay indicate the time limit for response while
> forwarding the draft. Best wishes.
>
> Kisan Mehta   kisansbc at vsnl.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Todd Litman <litman at vtpi.org>
> To: <sustran-discuss at jca.ax.apc.org>; <alt-transp at flora.org>
> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 10:57 PM
> 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
> >
> >
>