Using geographical information systems to assess the equitable distribution of traffic-calming measures: translational research
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Using geographical information systems to assess the equitable distribution of traffic-calming measures: translational research.
OBJECTIVE To assess whether traffic-calming features are equitably distributed in the UK. DESIGN Cross-sectional database utilising geographical information system (GIS) and population data. SETTING Four large regions in England and Wales, including areas in south Wales, south-west England, east Midlands and Surrey, for which map data were available. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The total propor...
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عنوان ژورنال: Injury Prevention
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1353-8047
DOI: 10.1136/ip.2009.022426