Abstract
This paper presents a preliminary GIS-based analysis of public transport accessibility with a focus on older adults in a mid-sized European city, using Greifswald as a case study. The study applies network-based methods, including walking-time and walking-distance isochrones, to assess access to bus stops in relation to the spatial distribution of residents aged 65 and over. Results indicate generally good coverage, with most residential areas accessible within a 5-minute walk or 300–600 meters distance. However, specific gaps in service provision were identified, particularly in peripheral seaside areas. The findings highlight the usefulness of GIS tools for identifying accessibility inequalities and supporting data-driven improvements in public transport planning for aging populations.
Paper Type
Poster
DOI
10.62036/ISD.2026.134
GIS based analysis for bus stop accessibility assessment in example European city– the case of service provision for older adults
This paper presents a preliminary GIS-based analysis of public transport accessibility with a focus on older adults in a mid-sized European city, using Greifswald as a case study. The study applies network-based methods, including walking-time and walking-distance isochrones, to assess access to bus stops in relation to the spatial distribution of residents aged 65 and over. Results indicate generally good coverage, with most residential areas accessible within a 5-minute walk or 300–600 meters distance. However, specific gaps in service provision were identified, particularly in peripheral seaside areas. The findings highlight the usefulness of GIS tools for identifying accessibility inequalities and supporting data-driven improvements in public transport planning for aging populations.
Recommended Citation
Kłos-Adamkiewicz, Z. & Verheyen, W.(2026). GIS based analysis for bus stop accessibility assessment in example European city– the case of service provision for older adults. In M. Valenta, B. Mannová, R. Pergl, A. Przybylek, M. Lang, H. Linger, C. Schneider, N. Iivari, & E. Insfran (Eds.), Making ISD Sustainable: Reloaded with AI and Automation (ISD2026 Proceedings). Prague, Czech Republic: Czech Technical University in Prague. ISBN: 978-80-01-07585-2. https://doi.org/10.62036/ISD.2026.134