Pedestrian network repair with spatial optimization models and geocrowdsourced data

• Published in: GeoJournal Vol. 83; no. 2; pp. 347 - 364
• Main Authors: Qin, Han, Curtin, Kevin M., Rice, Matthew T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer 01.04.2018; Springer Netherlands; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Access; Accessibility; Cost analysis; Crowdsourcing; Data quality; Environmental Management; Experts; Geography; Human Geography; human resources; Impairment; Infrastructure; Maintenance; Mapping; Measurement; metropolitan areas; Mobility; Navigation; Obstacle avoidance; Obstructions; Optimization; Optimization models; prioritization; Public works; Real time; Route planning; Segments; Social Sciences; Spatial data; transportation; Transportation corridors; urban planning; Value; Vision; vision disorders; Visual impairment; walking; Walkways; Crowdsourcing; Volunteered geographic information; Pedestrian networks; Optimization

Pedestrian infrastructure is an essential part of the urban fabric. Typically, it is carefully planned and maintained by governments and local experts, who recognize the benefits to health, wellbeing, and even economics associated with a walkable environment. Pedestrian walkway characteristics, incl...