Evaluation of Horizontal Equity under a Distance-Based Transit Fare Structure

Bandegani, Milad; Akbarzadeh, Meisam

doi:10.5038/2375-0901.19.3.10

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“…Its disaggregated analysis allows for a better understanding of the distribution of equity [38,39] and inequalities. There are several references in the field of transport geography applying this method [32,[39][40][41][42][43], using the formula of Rodrigue et al [34]. The application of this approach in the evaluation of equity in the location of healthcare facilities is not significant and is limited to few works [2].…”

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Analysis of Road Accessibility by Residents and Tourists to Public Hospitals in Mallorca (Balearic Islands, Spain)

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Accessibility to public hospital services is crucial for healthcare provision, particularly in regions characterized by high tourist presence, such as the Mediterranean islands. This study aims to assess the accessibility of public hospital services in Mallorca, considering access time, the geographic distribution of the resident population, and tourist accommodations. A GIS-based analysis using optimal routing algorithms and the Gini index was conducted to examine the equity in the distribution of regional and reference hospitals across four Health Sectors: Ponent, Migjorn, Tramuntana, and Llevant. The findings reveal that accessibility to regional hospitals is generally favorable, with average access times of 18, 16, 15, and 26 min, respectively, without surpassing 60 min. Accessibility to referral hospitals is comparatively lower, with 31,499 individuals located more than 1 h away. Moreover, 56% of the population is within 10 min from the referral hospital, and only 1.6% require more than 50 min to reach the hospital. Accessibility differs among Health Sectors, with Llevant experiencing the most significant impact. The hospital distribution in Mallorca is deemed to be adequate to serve residents, tourists, and the road network. Although limited in comparisons to other studies conducted in Spain, accessibility in Mallorca is fairly similar to Andalusia, Extremadura, and Catalonia. The study underscores the necessity for health infrastructure planning in order to account for the distribution of resident and tourist populations to ensure efficient and equitable services, particularly in Mediterranean island environments with a substantial tourist presence.

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Analysis of Road Accessibility by Residents and Tourists to Public Hospitals in Mallorca (Balearic Islands, Spain)

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“…The increasing cost of urban public transport fares can profoundly impact the long-term viability of specific routes and overall service demand. Bandegani & Akbarzadeh (2016) noted a decline in service demand for various essential routesencompassing educational, health, market, residential, and entertainment destinationsfollowing fare increases in Iran. Supporting this, a longitudinal study conducted in the UK further underscores the lasting impact of such fare augmentations.…”

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Social Justice in Urban Public Transportation: A User-Centric Analysis of Fares in Portoviejo, Ecuador

Colamarco,

Barreiro

2023

J. of Law and Sust. Develop.

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Objective: To examine the perceptions of socially just fares among urban public bus users in Portoviejo and to assess the potential impacts of fare increases on the most vulnerable populations and the subsequent changes in their mobility behavior. Method: To unpack the multiple facets that shape the notion of justice, we conducted a two-stage clustered observational study using a survey administered to a sample of urban bus users. The data collected were scrutinized using three analytical methods: exploratory description, hypothesis testing, and binary logistic regression. Results: Our findings revealed that most bus users are women, under 35 years of age, and earn at most the minimum wage. These younger, lower-income users who utilize the bus less frequently, tend to view lower fares as just compared to their counterparts in different user profiles. When fares exceed what they perceive as just, these users tend to mitigate their bus usage, opting to walk more or invest in a bicycle or motorcycle for their daily transport needs. Conclusion: The intersection of public transport fares and social justice is not an extensively researched area, and one key theoretical challenge is balancing the principle of universal provision with users' varying payment abilities under the framework of social justice. Future research on this intersection should explore factors beyond fares, such as safety, accessibility, territorial coverage, and travel time, and consider alternative fare models to address socioeconomic disparities and improve overall well-being.

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The Impacts of High-Speed Rail Development on Territorial Cohesion: A Method with Two Case Studies in Italy

Coppola

Fabiis

2023

Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics

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Evaluation of Horizontal Equity under a Distance-Based Transit Fare Structure

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Cited by 26 publications

References 16 publications

Analysis of Road Accessibility by Residents and Tourists to Public Hospitals in Mallorca (Balearic Islands, Spain)

Analysis of Road Accessibility by Residents and Tourists to Public Hospitals in Mallorca (Balearic Islands, Spain)

Social Justice in Urban Public Transportation: A User-Centric Analysis of Fares in Portoviejo, Ecuador

The Impacts of High-Speed Rail Development on Territorial Cohesion: A Method with Two Case Studies in Italy

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