Independent Living Institute www.independentliving.org

Mobility for all

Accessible Transportation Around the World



A guide to making transportation accessible
for persons with disabilities and elders
in countries around the world



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Prepared by Tom Rickert
Executive Director
Access Exchange International

Coordinated by the Rev. Kathy Reeves
Health and Welfare Ministries
General Board of Global Ministries
The United Methodist Church


Entire guide as a PDF file (1.43 MB)

en Español


Contents

Introduction

Getting Organized

Getting to a Transit Stop

Access to streets and pathways
Access to parking space
Access to bus stops
Shelters and waiting areas
Bus stops for all: a case study from Brazil

Getting on Board

Access to buses
Access to trains and subways
Vans and mini-buses for door-to-door service
Ramped taxis
Access to motorcycles, horses and other modes of travel

Access to trip destinations

Resources