Sweden was early to develop legislation related to accessible public transport for disabled
people in 1979 and can therefore be seen as a forerunner. However, recent findings reveal …

The article studies the effects of universal design measures in public transport. It is based on
an evaluation conducted by the authors in 2010-2012-a before and after study of measures …

The ability to live the life one wants with public transport is one of the key factors of
sustainable and inclusive societies. Given the current trend in the transport domain …

abstract Despite the attention given to universal design in recent years, many people with
impairments still refrain from travelling on public transport. This explorative case study …

Purpose: In order to increase the theoretical understanding of the concept of accessibility,
this paper reports the results from an exploration of methodological difficulties inherent in …

Practitioners and transport planners should be aware of the different policies in transport
planning and laws and regulations in relation to them. Nevertheless, research has shown …

In order to plan for, and achieve, a sustainable and accessible transport system, research
and policies alike recognize a need to implement and enhance alternative transport options …

Accessibility to public transport is increasingly recognized as a critical element in the
livelihoods of people with disabilities. Although there have been advancements to better …

Among the issues relating to the needs of citizens with reduced functional capacity,
accessibility problems throughout society are gaining interest. The focus of this paper is on …

The ability to travel freely and independently to participate in society is essential for an
individual's wellbeing and quality of life. People with disabilities are often unable to access …