Abstract
Abstract. Standards and legislation are already in place to provide the necessary building requirements to improve mobility access for everyone. However, these requirements are not always adhered to for a variety of reasons even in cases of new constructions. Moreover, already existing structures and/or historical buildings built prior to such mobility requirements were put into force must be retrofitted. Consequently, a significant number of potential interesting locations are not accessible to persons with reduced mobility. For this reason, the focus of our research is on the expected content and availability of detailed mobility related information and how to improve the communication of accessibility information to users in order to evaluate the accessibility potential of public places and spaces to help persons with reduced mobility plan their outings by taking advantage of smart data and people in cities.
Highlights
There is a significant drive today within the context of Smart Cities to improve travel within a city and facilitate planning visits to places of interest and access to commercial centres
An alternative for those unwilling or unable to use smartphones for map directions may be the development of simplified devices such as Internet of Things (IoT) that can be triggered in the vicinity of smartphones
Targeted information on disabled access should contain clear information about how accessible the venue is for PRM, including a description of the areas that are accessible and the relevant facilities available or any other provision made on the premises for disabled persons
Summary
There is a significant drive today within the context of Smart Cities to improve travel within a city and facilitate planning visits to places of interest and access to commercial centres. This paper looks at the issue of map data acess and presentation through geovisualization or maps devoted to people with reduced mobility in urban areas who want to visit places of cultural significance At this time, there is a need for better mobility related geospatial data and with the help of volunteered information, in the context of Smart Cities, this urban issue can be solved. The ultimate goal is to provide purpose driven mobility information so that anyone can plan their perfect day out no matter their transportation requirements This can only be done through the collection of pertinent data and the involvement of those individuals that may not always have access to the most upto-date technologies and take advantage of smart city data and services
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