Transport is not an end in itself - it is a means to provide every citizen with access to jobs, schools, hospitals and other essential services. Ensuring access for everybody is one of the keys to building fair and inclusive societies that leave no one behind. The ITF's work on accessibility and inclusion helps governments to improve opportunities for the disadvantaged.
Accessibility and Transport Appraisal
This report identifies the success factors for accessibility-based approaches to transport project appraisal. It explores the role of cost-benefit analysis as an appraisal tool and how it could better address distributional issues. Finally, it reviews the case for aligning accessibility ...
This report presents a new urban accessibility framework. It identifies which destinations can be reached on foot, by bicycle, public transport or car within a certain time (accessibility). It then measures how many destinations are close by (proximity). The comparison between ...
Improving Transport Planning and Investment Through the Use of Accessibility Indicators
Accessibility of goods, jobs, services and other opportunities is a fundamental condition for ensuring the well-being of citizens. This report examines how accessibility indicators can be used to improve transport planning and investment with that objective in mind. It also identifies ...
This report examines how different people and groups experience accessibility in cities. It reviews the latest research findings, methodologies and data sources on urban accessibility and discusses how better data and computing power can enhance ...
Women are dramatically underrepresented in senior roles in the transport and logistics sectors making gender perspectives less likely in decision-making. See our work for change and get involved for better equality in transport.
