Temporal and mode-based accessibility to urban tourism spots

A spatial travel time analysis—Budapest

Bibliographic Data

ID22189644
AuthorsMoaaz Kabil (0000-0002-0658-3871, Magyar Agrár- és Élettudományi Egyetem), Thaib ALHARETHI (0000-0003-3215-4680, King Abdulaziz University), Hazem Kapil (Cairo University), Edit Ilona Pallás (Magyar Agrár- és Élettudományi Egyetem), Lóránt Dénes Dávid (0000-0001-7880-9860, Eötvös Loránd University)
Year2024
Volume8
Issue16
Pages9391
Publication date2024-12-18
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Infrastructure Policy and Development (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2572-7923 • E-ISSN: 2572-7931
PublisherEnPress Publisher (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.24294/jipd9391
OpenAlexW4405468305
LanguageEN
References cited16

Efficient access to tourist spots is necessary for enhancing the overall travel experience, especially in urban environments. This study investigates the accessibility of key tourist spots in Budapest through different transportation modes (e.g., walking, cycling, and public transport) across various time intervals. Using spatial-temporal travel time maps and detailed statistical analysis, the research highlighted significant differences in how these modes connect tourists to their attractions. Cycling stands out as the most efficient transportation option, providing rapid access to a wide range of tourist spots, while public transport ranks second. However, the study also reveals disparities in accessibility, with central areas being well-served, while outer ones, especially in the northwest, remain less accessible. These findings highlight the need for targeted transportation improvements to ensure that all areas of the city are equally reachable. The results offer valuable insights for urban planners and policymakers aiming to enhance tourism infrastructure and improve the visitor experience in Budapest.TRANSLATE with x EnglishArabicHebrewPolishBulgarianHindiPortugueseCatalanHmong DawRomanianChinese SimplifiedHungarianRussianChinese TraditionalIndonesianSlovakCzechItalianSlovenianDanishJapaneseSpanishDutchKlingonSwedishEnglishKoreanThaiEstonianLatvianTurkishFinnishLithuanianUkrainianFrenchMalayUrduGermanMalteseVietnameseGreekNorwegianWelshHaitian CreolePersian // TRANSLATE with COPY THE URL BELOW Back EMBED THE SNIPPET BELOW IN YOUR SITE Enable collaborative features and customize widget: Bing Webmaster PortalBack

Geography · Public transport · Tourism · Transport engineering · Travel time · Visitor pattern · Computer Science · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Engineering · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Urban Transport and Accessibility

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