My PhD research focuses on universal design of pedestrian infrastructure, with particular attention to how universally designed solutions function in everyday use and over time.

The research examines the relationship between the intended performance of universal design measures and people’s actual experiences of using pedestrian environments. This includes questions of whether infrastructure is accessible, usable, continuous, understandable, safe, predictable, and reliably maintained under real-world conditions.

A particular focus of my work is the role of trust in pedestrian infrastructure. I investigate how people develop confidence in universally designed solutions and whether they can rely on these solutions to support safe, independent, and usable everyday mobility. This involves considering not only the physical design of infrastructure, but also its operational reliability, maintenance, seasonal functionality, and performance under changing conditions such as snow, ice, surface conditions, lighting, and traffic interaction.