5.2 Integrating the needs of vulnerable groups in urban transport planning

TABLE 5.2 Integrating the needs of vulnerable groups in urban transport planning

Accessibility Affordability Acceptability

Low-income groups

Nonmotorized transport • Wider and better sidewalks • Cycling facilities • Enhanced access to neighborhoods • Safer crossings

Public transport service provision • Increased service supply • Increased operation all speeds • Reinforce access to hospitals during COVID-19

Complete Street approach to infrastructure • Road paving in slums Improve more affordable modes • Walking, cycling

Target subsidies for public transport

Improve more affordable modes • Public transport Nonmotorized transport • Safer walking and cycling

Public transport service provision • Professionally trained drivers with safe driving skills • Formalized system with rules to prevent spread of COVID-19

Women

Nonmotorized transport • Wider and better sidewalks • Enhanced access to neighborhoods

Public transport service provision • Increased off-peak frequencies to respond to mobility patterns of women • Increased service supply to avoid overcrowded buses

Complete Streets approach to infrastructure • Road paving in slums Improve more affordable modes • Walking, cycling

Public transport vehicle modernization • Vehicle specification incorporating storage for goods: avoiding extra fare

Public transport integrated fare • Bus transfers • Fare does not depend on luggage/ goods • Target subsidies • Lower fare for off-peak travelers Public transport vehicle modernization • Vehicle specifications incorporating needs of women • Designated areas for priority users (including pregnant women) • CCTV cameras to enhance safety

Public transport service provision • Professionally trained drivers to respond to cases of sexual harassment • Professionally trained drivers with safe driving skills and ability to respond in case of sexual harassment • Formalized system with rules to prevent spread of COVID-19

Complete Streets approach to infrastructure • Safe streets: lighting, visibility

People with disabilities and the elderly

Nonmotorized transport • Wider and better sidewalks • Enhanced access to neighborhoods

Public transport vehicle modernization • Universal design features: low floor boarding, access ramp, and so on • On board passenger announcement • Designated areas for priority users (including people with disabilities, the elderly)

Public transport terminals and facilities • Universal design features: curb cuts and ramps • Designated areas for priority users (including people with disabilities, the elderly)

Complete Streets approach to infrastructure • Universal design features (curb cuts and ramps) • Safe crossings and crossings adapted to special needs • Safe sidewalks • Traffic management and ITS Public transport vehicle modernization • Vehicle specification incorporating storage for goods: avoiding extra fare • Designated areas for priority users (including people with disabilities, the elderly)

Public transport integrated fare • Fare does not depend on wheelchair/equipment • Target subsidies Public transport service provision • Professionally trained drivers with safe driving skills • Formalized system with rules to prevent spread of COVID-19