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Table 1 Mainstream definitions of transport poverty
From: Definitions matter: investigating indicators for transport poverty using different measurement tools
Author | Highlighted dimensions | Scale level | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
Affordability Mobility Accessibility Exposure to transport externalities | Individual Society | There is no transport option available that is suited to the individual’s physical condition and capabilities The existing transport options do not reach destinations where the individual can fulfil his/her daily activity needs, in order to maintain a reasonable quality of life The necessary weekly amount spent on transport leaves the household with a residual income below the official poverty line The individual needs to spend an excessive amount of time travelling, leading to time poverty or social isolation The prevailing travel conditions are dangerous, unsafe, or unhealthy for the individuals | |
Awaworyi Churchill and Smyth [2] | Affordability Accessibility | Household | The situation in which households find it difficult to meet the cost of transport The situation in which household members have trouble getting a job because of transport problems or have not been looking for work due to lack of transport |
Allen and Farber [1] | Accessibility | Household Neighbourhood City | The compounded lack of ability to travel to important destinations and activities |