Perspectives
Very interesting. As a person with a disability and a professional trying to promote inclusion, however, I find many of these walkability type studies as yet another area of research that focuses on mainstream needs and requirements. I live in a city that is high on walkability and bikeability but low on wheelability (or walkability for other disabilities and seniors). Commuting stats would also miss out on the reality of this population as rates of employment are significantly less than the mainstream. Having said that, it at least a step (or push) in the right direction.