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Pedestrians on a sidewalk in downtown Chicago

Mapping pedestrian stress to unlock walkable communities

Uncomfortable or dangerous street conditions can take walking off the table, even when a destination is nearby. An Accessibility Observatory pilot study aimed to map pedestrian networks and measure how comfort and safety influences whether people walk.

Read more about the study 
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Construction of the St. Croix Crossing bridge

Research Spotlight: St. Croix Crossing

This case study of the St. Croix Crossing bridge highlights the need for accessibility measures in DOT decision-making.

Heat map of the continental United States

Access Across America

The Access Across America series measures accessibility to jobs via various modes of transportation in major metropolitan areas across the United States. 

Custom dataset map of the Appalachian region

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The Accessibility Observatory can provide cutting-edge accessibility services tailored to meet your needs. Services include custom accessibility evaluation, dataset development and analysis, and more. 

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Accessibility Observatory
Center for Transportation Studies
University of Minnesota
University Office Plaza, Suite 440
2221 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Phone: 612-626-1077
Email: [email protected]

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