[sustran] Re: Evaluating Accessibility

[Perkins, Alan (TSA)]

Todd,

We are grappling with the accessibility issue at the Dept. Transport, South
Australia at the moment, so I would be pleased to read your 19 pages and
offer comments.

Alan Perkins,
alan.perkins at transport.sa.gov.au

-----Original Message-----
From: Todd Litman [mailto:litman at vtpi.org]
Sent: Saturday, 13 October 2001 2:57 am
To: sustran-discuss at jca.ax.apc.org; alt-transp at flora.org
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