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Transit and Fairness: Exploring Spatial Equity in Accra's Public Transport System
Elvis Kyere-Gyeabour1, Aruna Sivakumar2, Samuel Agyei-Mensah1
1Department of Geography and Resource Development, University of Ghana, Ghana.
African Transport Studies
|November 27, 2024
Summary
Public transport access is unequal in Ghana's Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA). This study highlights significant disparities in public transport infrastructure and services (PTIS) across urban and peri-urban areas, necessitating increased investment.
Area of Science:
- Urban Planning
- Transportation Geography
- Public Health
Background:
- Millions rely on transportation daily, but public transport access is under-researched in the Global South due to poor infrastructure.
- Limited research exists on public transport's role in service access in developing regions.
- The Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) faces challenges with non-functional public transport and inadequate infrastructure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze public transport availability variations across residential locations in GAMA.
- To assess equitable access to public transport infrastructure and services (PTIS) in urban and peri-urban GAMA.
- To contribute empirical data to the discourse on public transport accessibility in the Global South.
Main Methods:
- Household questionnaire survey of 1340 respondents (ages 18-70) in GAMA.
- Utilized public and open databases for supplementary data.
- Employed the Three-Step Floating Catchment Area (3SFCA) and geospatial methods for spatial accessibility estimation.
Main Results:
- Found significant disparities in public transport accessibility within GAMA.
- Identified substantial spatial inequality in access to Public Transport Infrastructure and Services (PTIS).
- Revealed that current planning has resulted in inequitable transport service access.
Conclusions:
- Increased investment in public transport infrastructure is crucial for underserved areas in GAMA.
- Addressing spatial inequalities in PTIS is essential for equitable urban development.
- Future planning must prioritize inclusive and accessible public transportation systems.
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