Evaluation of Geographic Accessibility in Areas without Road Infrastructure through GIS Simulation

Authors

  • Odette Alejandra Pliego-Martínez National Center for Research and Technological Development
  • Alicia Martínez-Rebollar National Center for Research and Technological Development
  • Hugo Estrada-Esquivel National Center for Research and Technological Development
  • Ernesto de la Cruz-Nicolás Technological Institute of Cuautla
  • Elías Neftalí Escobar Gómez Technological Institute of Tuxtla Gutiérrez

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13053/cys-29-3-5908

Keywords:

Simulation in GIS, euclidean distance, spacial accessibility to services

Abstract

Spatial accessibility to services allows for the assessment of people's access to opportunities, especially in disadvantaged areas. This study employs the simulation of hypothetical scenarios using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze future accessibility to healthcare services, aiming to evaluate their potential impact and contribute to long-term strategic planning that reduces spatial inequalities. The proposed methodology models hypothetical hospital locations in areas with high levels of marginalization and no road infrastructure. In this context, Euclidean distance was used as an alternative to estimate proximity since, although road-based distance provides more realistic data, its application is limited in these regions. The scenario results show that the strategic location of new healthcare facilities in disadvantaged areas can significantly improve accessibility levels in the future, thereby contributing to a better quality of life for the population.

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Published

2025-09-26

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 3 (2025): Vol 29 No 3 (2025)

Section

Articles of the Thematic Section (2)

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