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8. Transport connectivity, physical accessibility and understanding London’s diverse communities
Figure 8.7 shows these ‘crossover’ characteristics, where, for example, disabled
people are more likely than average to also be people on low incomes, and the
BAME group has a higher proportion of younger people than average for the whole
population. The green circles in the figure indicate where a group has a higher
proportion of another characteristic than average for the whole population.
Figure 8.7
Table showing the cross-over of characteristics within each equality group.
Source: TfL Customer and Employee Insight.
Note: LGBT Londoners are not shown as the data is not available
Figure 8.8 illustrates these interrelationships in terms of BAME Londoners. In this case, the
relatively younger age profile among these groups drives a number of specific barriers, for
example the cost of tickets.
Figure 8.8
Specific characteristics and barriers to travel for BAME Londoners.
Source: TfL Customer and Employee Insight.
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