Equitable Access - No Passenger Left Behind |
Wednesday 25 May, 13.45: Hall 3 |
Session Outline |
Session Summary |
Personal mobility and access to goods, services and employment are key
determinants of better quality of life. Poor access to transport and reduced
mobility are often linked to economic disadvantage, inequality and social
exclusion. Segments of society that are particularly vulnerable to inequitable
access to transport include older and disabled people, economically
disadvantaged individuals, women, young adults, and those who live in remote
and rural communities. This session will explore transport’s role in reducing
inequity and promoting higher standards of living. Panel experts will focus on:
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- Is progress being made in improving equity of access to transport? What
improvements can be observed? Where has progress been slower and
why?
- How can better access to transport for the widest cross-section of society
best be funded and delivered? How can government at all levels and the
private sector better work together to balance access to transport with
cost efficiency considerations?
- What are examples of innovative approaches to enhancing access to
transport services, equipment and infrastructure?
- How can the societal benefits of investment in transport infrastructure and
services be better measured? How can current appraisal methods better
capture the benefits of improved transport accessibility?
- How can the different spatial access challenges of rural communities or
developing and emerging economies be addressed?
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Chair |
- Ann Frye, Director, Ann Frye Ltd, UK
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Panellists |
- Robert Cervero, Director, University of California Transportation Center, USA
- Chantal Duchène, Director, ChD Mobilité Transport, France
- Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder and CEO, Policylink, USA
- David Lewis, Senior Vice President, HDR Corporation, Canada
- Geetam Tiwari, Professor and Chair, Indian Institute of Technology, India
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Staff Contact |
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Related Information
- Gender and
Transport
Chantal DUCHENE, ChD Mobilité Transport, France
Discussion Paper No 2011-11, April 2011

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