Disentangling barrier effects of transport infrastructure: synthesising research for the practice of impact assessment

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Table 3 Factors that define people’s ability to overcome barriers

Factor	Description
Age	Sensorial, cognitive and practical constraints of children and older people [35, 70, 103, 136]
Mobility restrictions	Physical and psychological capabilities [67]
	Pregnancy [67]
	Accompanying others (e.g. pram or wheelchair) [67, 108]
	Carrying luggage/shopping [67]
Mode of transport	Foot, bicycle, public transport, car [8, 117]
Limited or no access to a car	Role in the household [67]
	Environmental concern [18, 67]
	Financial restrictions [130]
Knowledge restrictions	Awareness of transport options [130]