Today\u2019s mapping tools fail to address the varied experiences of different mobility device users. This paper presents a large-scale online survey exploring how five mobility groups\u2014users of canes, walkers, mobility scooters, manual wheelchairs, and motorized wheelchairs\u2014perceive sidewalk barriers and differences therein. Using 52 sidewalk barrier images, respondents evaluated their confidence in navigating each scenario. Our findings (N=190) reveal variations in barrier perceptions across groups, while also identifying shared concerns. To further demonstrate the value of this data, we showcase its use in two custom prototypes: a visual analytics tool and a personalized routing tool. Our survey findings and open dataset advance work in accessibility-focused maps, routing algorithms, and urban planning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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