Evaluating public transport accessibility and walkability in Pasig City (Philippines) and their correlation to socioeconomic factors at the Barangay level

Abstract

Considering the relevance of providing good accessibility to public transport and adequate non-motorized infrastructure to lower social inequality and exclusion, this study evaluates the public transport coverage and the quality of the walking infrastructure in the thirty barangays of Pasig City (Philippines). Using regression analysis, the research attempted to identify socioeconomic factors at the barangay level that correlated to the assessed walkability and public transport accessibility. It was found that barangays with less financial resources, having higher populations, and with a larger share of lowest monthly income households and informal settlements were more likely to have lower walkability. Similar results to explain poorer access to public transport were also observed. These results can be used to o identify disadvantaged barangays to prioritize for improvement for social inclusivity.