Spatiotemporal patterns and factors influencing metro ridership of people with disabilities

IF 7.3 1区工程技术 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment Pub Date : 2024-10-23 DOI:10.1016/j.trd.2024.104478

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Abstract

Rail transit’s safety and convenience have made it a preferred option for people with disabilities. In this study, utilizing the geographically weighted regression based on the network weight matrix (NWM GWR) model, we investigated the spatiotemporal patterns and influencing factors of metro ridership among this group in Nanjing, China. Our findings revealed significant fluctuations in metro ridership across seasons, with a decrease observed during summer. We also discovered that people with disabilities had evening peak hours one hour earlier than regular peak hours on weekdays, while weekends did not exhibit a significant peak. Geographically, metro trips of individuals with disabilities were concentrated in Old City and Main City. Furthermore, the results revealed that except distance to CBD and access to barrier-free facilities, the other factors positively influenced weekday and weekend ridership of people with disabilities. These insights provide valuable guidance for enhancing the mobility and accessibility of people with disabilities.

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影响残疾人乘坐地铁的时空模式和因素

轨道交通的安全性和便捷性使其成为残障人士的首选。在本研究中，我们利用基于网络权重矩阵的地理加权回归模型（NWM GWR），研究了中国南京市残障人士乘坐地铁的时空模式和影响因素。我们的研究结果表明，地铁乘客量在不同季节有明显波动，夏季乘客量有所下降。我们还发现，在工作日，残疾人乘坐地铁的晚高峰时间比正常高峰时间提前一小时，而周末则没有出现明显的高峰。从地域上看，残疾人的地铁出行主要集中在老城区和主城区。此外，研究结果还显示，除了与中央商务区的距离和无障碍设施的可及性之外，其他因素都对残疾人工作日和周末的乘车率产生了积极影响。这些见解为提高残疾人的移动性和无障碍性提供了宝贵的指导。

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Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment 工程技术-运输科技

CiteScore

14.40

自引率

9.20%

发文量

314

审稿时长

39 days

期刊介绍： Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment focuses on original research exploring the environmental impacts of transportation, policy responses to these impacts, and their implications for transportation system design, planning, and management. The journal comprehensively covers the interaction between transportation and the environment, ranging from local effects on specific geographical areas to global implications such as natural resource depletion and atmospheric pollution. We welcome research papers across all transportation modes, including maritime, air, and land transportation, assessing their environmental impacts broadly. Papers addressing both mobile aspects and transportation infrastructure are considered. The journal prioritizes empirical findings and policy responses of regulatory, planning, technical, or fiscal nature. Articles are policy-driven, accessible, and applicable to readers from diverse disciplines, emphasizing relevance and practicality. We encourage interdisciplinary submissions and welcome contributions from economically developing and advanced countries alike, reflecting our international orientation.