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Accessibility & Infrastructure

Default weight: 10%·6 data sources

Accessibility measures how well-connected and reachable a location is through transit access, walkability, traffic flow, broadband coverage, and EV infrastructure. Well-connected locations attract more customers, employees, and tenants.

Why it matters for CRE

Accessibility is a deal-maker for retail and office CRE. Retail needs walk-in traffic and easy parking; offices need transit access for employee commutes. EV infrastructure is increasingly important for forward-looking developments. Broadband quality affects work-from-home viability.

Signal position in the octagon

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Sub-scores

Transit Access

25% weightQuarterly

Proximity and frequency of public transit options (bus, rail, subway).

Methodology

Count of transit stops within 800m weighted by service frequency. More options = better access.

Source: OpenStreetMap / GTFS

Walk Score

20% weightContinuous

Walkability score measuring pedestrian-friendliness of the area.

Methodology

Walk Score's proprietary algorithm based on distance to amenities and pedestrian infrastructure.

Source: Walk Score API

Traffic Flow

20% weightContinuous

Real-time and historical traffic flow quality on surrounding roads.

Methodology

Congestion ratio (current speed / free flow speed). Lower congestion = better accessibility.

Source: TomTom Traffic API

Broadband Coverage

15% weightAnnually

Availability and speed of broadband internet services.

Methodology

FCC broadband availability data at census block level. Higher speeds = better infrastructure.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

EV Infrastructure

10% weightMonthly

Density of EV charging stations, indicating modern infrastructure investment.

Methodology

DOE Alternative Fuels Station Locator data. Count and type of chargers within 2km.

Source: DOE AFDC

5G / Cell Tower Density

10% weightQuarterly

Density of cell towers and 5G deployment indicating mobile infrastructure readiness.

Methodology

FCC Antenna Structure Registration data. Count and type of towers within 2km radius.

Source: FCC 5G / Cell Tower Data

How the score is calculated

An Accessibility score of 85 means this location scores 85 out of 100 for connectivity and infrastructure. Transit access and walkability are weighted most heavily.