| Title |
Analysis of the Effects of the Physical Environment of Subway Stations on Station Usage by Wheelchair Users in Seoul, Korea : A Comparion Study with Non-Disabled Users |
| Authors |
강채은(Kang, Chaeeun) ; 백지윤(Baek, Jiyun) ; 유채원(Yoo, Chaewon) ; 고다정(Ko, Dajung) ; 권민지(Kwon, Minji) ; 김혜빈(Kim, Hyebin) ; 이수기(Lee, Sugie) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.38195/judik.2026.04.27.2.41 |
| Keywords |
휠체어 장애인 이동성; 지하철 이용 편의성; 지하철역 설계; 공간구문론; 네트워크 분석 Mobility of Wheelchair Users; Subway Convenience; Subway Station Design; Space Syntax; Network Analysis |
| Abstract |
As the mobility rights of transportation-vulnerable groups have gained increasing attention, ensuring barrier-free mobility for wheelchair users in subway environments has emerged as a pressing concern. This study analyzes 43 stations on Seoul Subway Line 2 to compare how internal spatial structures and facility conditions affect subway station usage by wheelchair users and non-disabled passengers, aiming to propose design guidelines for mobility improvement. Space Syntax, network analysis, and Partial Least Squares (PLS) regression were applied using connectivity, integration, intelligibility, travel time, and facility variables. The results show that wheelchair users are primarily influenced by physical accessibility factors such as elevators and accessible exits, while non-disabled users are more affected by travel efficiency and spatial configuration. Greater variation in mobility across stations for wheelchair users indicates current minimum standards are insufficient for equitable access. This study suggests strengthening elevator provision and refining facility layout guidelines considering spatial structure. |