mobilitycannot
Mobilitycannot is a neologism used in academic and policy discussions to describe scenarios in which movement is either prevented or severely impeded despite potential capability. The term emphasizes the negation of mobility as a condition rather than a lack of capability alone.
Etymology and scope: The word blends mobility with cannot to signal intentional or structural barriers to movement.
Applications: In urban contexts, mobilitycannot describes barriers such as transit deserts, affordability gaps, or zoning that
Measurement and impact: Researchers estimate mobilitycannot with accessibility indices, travel-time impedance, or service-gap metrics. The concept
Critique and limitations: Some scholars warn that the term risks vagueness or political charge. Others note
See also: mobility, immobility, accessibility, transport equity, travel friction.