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paper published: Transit Fares and Space-Time Accessibility: measuring inequalities in park accessibility for São Paulo Favela Residents using Mobile Phone and Smart Card Data

Transit affordability is critical for reducing accessibility disparities. The paper authored by our PhD student Matheus Barboza shows the role of transit fares and socio-demographic factors in shaping accessibility inequity in São Paulo, Brazil. This unique paper develops a space-time measure that integrates public transport costs and is based on big data sources, including call detail records (CDR) and smart card data (SCD). The paper reveals stark inequities: up to 72.5 % of favela dwellers in São Paulo cannot access parks within their available time and budget.

Barboza, M., Giannotti, M., Grigolon, A., Geurs, K., 2025. Transit fares and space-time accessibility: measuring inequalities in park accessibility for São Paulo favela residents using mobile phone and smart card data. Journal of Transport Geography 128, 104395. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2025.104395