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Verkehrs- und Mobilitätsgerechtigkeit als theoretisch-konzeptionelle Grundlage für die Analyse von Erreichbarkeiten

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: „Accessibility“ is often reduced within classical transport research to its indicator function for measuring spatial relations and patterns. This creates the impression that the focus lies on measurements of socially and spatially differentiated access to specific opportunities within a given geographic context. In particular, German-speaking transport research could benefit from a theoretically and conceptually grounded understanding of justice. This article aims to establish a theoretical-conceptual foundation from the perspective of justice-oriented transport research. Accessibility planning can benefit from the considerations developed here, which draw on international research and concepts such as Transport Justice and Mobility Justice. These concepts also support the planning principle of public services, which is critical for rural areas. This results in the legitimization of transport and mobility strategies aimed to improve accessibility beyond private car use and beyond the debates on economic feasibility.

Source: Geographica Helvetica

DOI: 10.5194/gh-81-567-2026

Authors: Florian Ahlmeyer, Sören Groth

Institution: ILS – Research Institute for Regional and Urban Development

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7221474216