Fair transport policies for older people: accessibility and affordability of public transport in Santiago, Chile

Vecchio, Giovanni; Tiznado-Aitken, Ignacio; Castillo, Bryan; Steiniger, Stefan

doi:10.1007/s11116-022-10346-0

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“…Second, it suggests that the location of street markets respond more to a bottom-up demand from market traders and/or clients rather than to an institutional planning effort, even if municipal institutions are effective in regulating the activity of ferias libres. Moreover, even if the majority of the elderly population belongs to low-income groups [27], a lower percentage of them has access to street markets in comparison to the general population. This difference may be related to the huge disparities in life expectancy among different socioeconomic groups in Chile and in Santiago in particular [87], so that a higher density of older people is found in affluent areas of the city.…”

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“…Using the selected census blocks, we counted and summed up the elderly population, i.e., people over 65, living in a region or metropolitan area of Chile. This threshold is defined considering the features of Latin American metropolises and has been already used in other similar analyses (see, for example, [27]). With this information, we analyze the elderly that are covered by street markets in each socio-economic group.…”

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“…The ISMT follows the usual Chilean classification of socioeconomic group according to their purchasing power [77]. Moreover, as no income data is available from the Chilean tax office, the ISMT estimates the socio-economic group as an income proxy, based on the social and educational characteristics of household members and the material quality and maintenance state of the dwelling where the household resides; nonetheless, in the case of older people, the poorest group includes the recipients of basic pensions (approximately $153 USD) [27]. The ISMT group estimates are available at a census block level.…”

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“…Drawing on these elements, this paper assesses walking access to street markets, considering their key role as a contributor to an urban population's urban well-being and especially to one of its fragile groups, such as older people. Our research has a geographical focus on Chile, a country where the population is rapidly ageing and elderly issues are gaining more attention, as well as in relation to urban mobility and the issues of urban justice that it raises [27][28][29][30][31]; despite this, public policies for ageing are only starting to be implemented [32]. Moreover, like many other Latin America countries, this is an ageing country with an unequal pension system, which makes it relevant for older people to access healthy and inexpensive food.…”

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Street markets can contribute to food security, since they are a source of fresh food and comparably inexpensive goods, being very relevant for low-income groups. Their relevance is even higher when considering older people, due to their often-constrained financial resources and possibilities to move. To assess the potential contribution of street markets to food security, this paper aims at evaluating to what extent older people have access to such a relevant asset. We consider the case of Chile, an ageing country with an unequal pension system, which makes it relevant for older people to access healthy and inexpensive food. We analyze what proportion of older people (i.e., people over 65) has walking access within 10 min to a street market—feria libre—in each Chilean region, with particular detail in the country’s four major urban areas. We compare the resulting accessibility maps with census data to identify neighborhoods with higher proportions of older people and examine their socio-economic conditions. Our findings show that while street markets are less accessible to older people in comparison to the general population, the inhabitants who can access them belong mainly to low-income groups. The results provide relevant insights to develop neighborhood-based policies for spreading and strengthening street markets, especially in low-income areas with insufficient levels of access to other relevant urban opportunities.

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“…Cost-effective public transportation is also a key element in maintaining mobility for the elderly. In many countries, older adults are offered concession fares or even free access to public transportation, such as buses, trains, and trams [ 47 ]. Improved mobility through public transport not only enhances the quality of life of older adults but also contributes to their social inclusion and engagement [ 48 ].…”

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Redefining Age-Friendly Neighbourhoods: Translating the Promises of Blue Zones for Contemporary Urban Environments

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The longevity and healthy ageing observed in Blue Zones offer valuable insights for contemporary urban neighbourhood planning and design. This paper reviews the age-friendly features of the built environment in Blue Zones, aiming to translate these insights into actionable strategies for urban neighbourhood development. Employing a systematic literature review and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) analysis of Google Street View imagery, this study assesses the built environments in Blue Zones, including housing, public spaces, and transportation systems. Key findings highlight the presence of adaptable housing, building designs that foster a connection with nature, and semi-public spaces that encourage social interaction and physical activity. A notable emphasis on walkability and limited public transport access was observed. The CNN analysis corroborated these findings, providing a quantitative view of age-friendly features. This research contributes to the academic discourse in urban planning and design by providing practical insights for developing age-friendly neighbourhoods, inspired by Blue Zones. It concludes by offering policy advice and future research directions for creating sustainable and inclusive urban environments conducive to ageing populations.

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Proximity for Whom? Accessibility in an Unequal, Ageing City

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Fair transport policies for older people: accessibility and affordability of public transport in Santiago, Chile

Cited by 10 publications

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Elderly Walking Access to Street Markets in Chile: An Asset for Food Security in an Unequal Country

Elderly Walking Access to Street Markets in Chile: An Asset for Food Security in an Unequal Country

Redefining Age-Friendly Neighbourhoods: Translating the Promises of Blue Zones for Contemporary Urban Environments

Proximity for Whom? Accessibility in an Unequal, Ageing City

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