Accessibility and Cognition: Effect of Transportation Mode on Spatial Knowledge

摘要: Author(s): Mondschein, Andrew; Blumenberg, Evelyn; Taylor, Brian D | Abstract: Cognitive mapping is central to spatial behavior and decision making. The cumulative process of learning, during which cognitive maps develop primarily through wayfinding travel experience, affects accessibility by determining whether how destinations are encoded into one’s map. In this paper, we examine differences in can be explained, part, variations mode. To test our hypothesis, surveyed adults a low-income Los Angeles neighborhood with relatively low auto use high transit use. Our data show that knowledge do indeed vary between individuals among groups systematic ways. Some these related directly previous including experience modes. We conclude result radically different levels “functional accessibility,” despite similar locations, demographics, other factors commonly thought influence behavior. A better understanding the complex relationships cognition help guide policymakers, planners, transportation analysts improving employment, services, recreation, important destinations.