Multi-occupation segregation through London's tube network
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4981137 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yao Shen (0000-0002-7261-4234, Tongji University, corresponding author), Yiyi Xu (0000-0001-9106-0049, Tongji University), Zhuoya Huang (Tongji University) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 1851-1854 |
| Publication date | 2021-11-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Environment and Planning A Economy and Space (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0308-518X • E-ISSN: 1472-3409 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0308518x211027172 |
| OpenAlex | W3175544244 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 3 |
As an extension of public space, the public transport system in modern society is an arena for cross-group interactions. Uncovering social segregation in public transport space is an essential step in shaping a socially sustainable transport system. Based on 2011 origin-destination flow data for London, we simulate the working flows between each pair of connected tube stations for every occupation with minimised transfer times and travelling hours and calculate the multi-occupation segregation index for all tube stations and segments. This segregation index captures the density and diversity aspects of the working population. The results demonstrate that segregation levels vary significantly across stations, lines, and segments. Transfer stations and tube segments in the city centre do not necessarily have lower levels of segregation. Those stations or segments close to a terminus can also be socially inclusive, e.g., Heathrow. Victoria is the line with the lowest levels of segregation, and Green Park is the most socially inclusive station during commuting peaks. The proposed mapping approach demonstrates the spatial complexity in the social performance of the public transport system and provides a tool for implementing relevant policy with improved precision
Architectural engineering · Economic geography · Geography · Geometry · Mechanics · Physics · Population · Public space · Public transport · Sociology · Transport engineering · Computer Science · Demography · Engineering · Mathematics · Transportation Planning and Optimization · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies · Mechanical Engineering
| Citations per year | 0.75 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Highly cited | No |