Modelling and assessing pedestrian isochrones around public transport nodes: a people-centred perspective towards smartness

The proposed contribution starts with the assumption that nowadays it is more than ever necessary a focus on the individuals and a re-affirmation of a people-centred planning vision (e.g. in the “People Friendly City” concept developed by Busi), to create smart strategies for a sustainable and inclusive urban environments. As reminded by the World Resources Institute (WRI), "a smart city is not an automated city. Being a smart city is about having leaders, businesses, and citizens make smart, informed decisions”. According to these assumptions, the contribution presents a GIS-based approach that can help practitioners in assessing pedestrian accessibility in urban areas, with a focus on accessibility to public transport stops and stations (nodes). This methodology represents an attempt to set up an integrated approach to urban planning and mobility planning, and provides a support in the decision-making process, with the dual aim of encouraging sustainable and non-motorised mobility and of improving public transport attractiveness.