Vancouver Walkability Explorer (15-Minute City)
This project adapts an open-source 15-minute city accessibility workflow to Metro Vancouver.
Original Version (GitHub Pages)
The original static map version is kept here:
- https://hengyinliao.github.io/city_walkability_vancouver/visualization_vancouver/
Latest Updated Version (Shiny Dashboard)
The newest interactive dashboard version is available here:
- https://hengyin-liao.shinyapps.io/metro-vancouver-walkability/
What Was Updated in the Latest Version
- Added walkability typology interpretation and profile summaries.
- Added lifestyle scenario scoring with clearer weighting logic and custom weight support.
- Added access trade-off analysis with improved map/scatter explanation.
- Added intervention-priority scoring and ranking outputs.
- Added extension modules for time-of-day analysis, amenity-gap simulation, transit sensitivity, equity targeting, and year-over-year monitoring.
Data Sources
- OpenStreetMap (OSM): amenity locations and supporting geographic data.
- TransLink GTFS: public transit routes, stops, and schedules.
- https://www.translink.ca/about-us/doing-business-with-translink/app-developer-resources/gtfs/gtfs-data