PROPOSAL OF A SIDEWALK ACCESSIBILITY INDEX

This paper describes an indicator to evaluate the performance of the infrastructure of sidewalks and public spaces, based on the expectations and perceived needs of wheelchair users, aiming to define accessible routes along urban road networks. The indicator considers variables that describe aspect...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Marcos A.G. Ferreira, Suely da Penha Sanches
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Paraiba 2007-01-01
Series:Journal of Urban and Environmental Engineering
Online Access:http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=283221762001