Abstract
Walking is a primary form of mobility and accessible sidewalks are basic features in enabling it. Nevertheless, studies regarding walking and its relation with pedestrian infrastructure are still limited, especially considering a micro-scale approach and the context of developing countries. Thus, this study proposes a fuzzy geostatistical evaluation of sidewalk accessibility considering micro-scale attributes, through the development of an accessibility checklist and its application in Santa Maria city, Brazil. Micro-scale parameters regarding physical accessibility of sidewalks and intersections were applied to evaluate the infrastructure. The research denoted mostly inadequate conditions in the study area, such as: presence of surface cracking and unevennessess; existence of physical obstacles within the effective width and height; absence of tactile pavement; existence of intersections without adequate crosswalks, curb ramps and pedestrian signals. These results indicate that sidewalks and intersections need to be prioritized by local stakeholders, with improvements directed to mitigate the main issues identified.
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