Access to urban transportation system for individuals with disabilities

被引：86

作者：

Sze N.N. ^{[1
]}

Christensen K.M. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR

[2] Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Department, Utah State University, Logan, UT

来源：

IATSS Research | 2017年 / 41卷 / 02期

关键词：

Accessibility; Individuals with disabilities; Perceived level of service; Public transport;

D O I：

10.1016/j.iatssr.2017.05.002

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摘要：

Urbanization and aging population has become a significant issue in many global cities. It is necessary that the design of built environment to be supportive and provide adequate access to essential urban and social resources, e.g. employment, education, medical, social welfare and recreation etc., for all, including individuals with disabilities. Safe, efficient and accessible transportation is a key component of community integration. This study attempts to review the current practices and guidelines for accessible design of transportation, both access to and within transport facilities, based on the information from the United States, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. Besides, the effects of accessible design of transportation on perceived level of service, accessibility, safety and travel behavior would be examined. Therefore, good practices of accessible design that could address the needs for all, especially the elderly and individuals with different types of disability including visual impairment, hearing difficulty and reduced mobility, could be recommended. Hence, quality of life of vulnerable group can be enhanced, and community integration will be achieved in the long run. © 2017 International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences

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