Assessing the Transportation Accessibility and Administrative Service Areas in Côte d'Ivoire Using ArcGIS
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Land transport, Accessibility, Scope of services, Côte d'IvoireAbstract
This study investigates the accessibility of the land transport network in Côte d'Ivoire using ArcGIS software to analyze accessibility across various spatial scales. The findings reveal that the accessibility to most regions in the country is generally favorable, with the majority of areas reachable within 3 hours of travel time. The spatial distribution of accessibility follows a core-periphery pattern, where accessibility time increases as one moves further from administrative centers. Interestingly, higher-level administrative centers tend to have poorer accessibility, primarily due to their fewer numbers and more dispersed locations. The overall accessibility time for various administrative divisions typically remains within 2 hours. When compared to the original administrative boundaries, the variation in the service area based on transportation accessibility typically does not exceed 60%. The analysis also indicates that regions with stronger economic development, denser road networks, and smaller administrative units tend to have larger service areas. This research offers valuable insights into the planning of Côte d'Ivoire’s transport network, providing recommendations for improving regional connectivity and enhancing the efficiency of administrative operations through better transport accessibility.
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