Urban services, pedestrian networks and behaviors to measure elderly accessibility

Abstract Relationships between the organisation of pedestrian network and location distribution activities represent an important element in improving accessibility to urban services interest elderly. This paper proposes a methodology aimed at defining new measure for We first identify characteristics built environment that may impact upon elderly, weight each feature using AHP analysis. Walking behaviours are considered terms walking speed travel times Accessibility levels derived referring system defined by relationship network, offer has been tested contexts Naples Aberdeen. The results provide useful suggestions decision makers prioritising interventions be implemented neighbourhood scale improve services.