Beyond buzzwords: Evaluating the integration of accessibility goals and indicators in land use and transportation policy documents

Key Points

• Accessibility goals are essential for creating effective land use policies, enhancing community connectivity.
• The analysis revealed that many transportation policy documents lack proper accessibility indicators, limiting their effectiveness.
• Evaluation of policy documents from various cities showed varied levels of integration of accessibility goals across 15 years.
• The findings suggest a need for clearer guidelines in urban planning to improve accessibility for all demographics.