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Rural mobility in later life; counteracting accessibility poverty with digital service solutions
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2024 (English)In: Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, ISSN 1361-9209, E-ISSN 1879-2340, Vol. 126, p. 104030-104030, article id 104030Article in journal (Other academic) Published
Abstract [en]

Norrbotten region is one of the most sparsely populated areas in Europe, with often long distances to services. This paper aims to gain a deeper understanding of the everyday mobilities in later life in rural areas, and to assess to what extent digital service solutions (DiSS) can contribute to reduced accessibility poverty. The study focuses on how DiSS contribute to more equitable accessibility by means of a case study in two villages, selected due to implemented DiSS (store with digital locks, digital hubs, etc.). Interviews with older people and other informants show the potential of DiSS to counteract accessibility poverty by bringing services nearer to home and reducing the need for longer trips, while contributing to the creation of healthier and more resilient environments. If implemented carefully, DiSS can have the potential to contribute to the development of more transport-efficient and socially just societies.

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2024. Vol. 126, p. 104030-104030, article id 104030
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Social cohesion, Social justice, Digitalisation, Transport, Proximity, Social inclusion
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Transport Systems and Logistics Other Social Sciences not elsewhere specified
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FOI-portföljer, Strategiska initiativ
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URN: urn:nbn:se:trafikverket:diva-20088DOI: 10.1016/j.trd.2023.104030OAI: oai:DiVA.org:trafikverket-20088DiVA, id: diva2:1998781
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Landsbygders långsiktiga utmaningar; ett inkluderande transportsystem för en åldrande befolkning - huvudstudie
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Swedish Transport Administration, TRV 2021/137631Available from: 2025-09-17 Created: 2025-09-17 Last updated: 2025-09-17

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