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ICTD 2025

Public Transport

Improvements in Public Transportation

Mobility Solutions for Public Transportation Users with Accessibility Needs

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM MT
Abstract: Access to public transportation for prostatic users, amputees, wheelchair users, and individuals using crutches remains a critical but often overlooked area in transportation research. This systematic review aims to synthesize existing literature on how wheelchair use affects access to and usage of public transportation, particularly in areas with inadequate infrastructure and poorly maintained transit facilities. Using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, a comprehensive search of scholarly databases (Science Direct, Scopus, TRR, TRID) was conducted to identify studies addressing the intersection of wheelchair use, mobility challenges, and transit accessibility. The challenges wheelchair users and other mobility-challenged individuals face in public transportation and the role of accessible infrastructure and assistive technologies in transit accessibility are also investigated. The findings emphasize the importance of accessible infrastructure, assistive technologies, and inclusive transit planning to ensure equitable access for wheelchair users. Moreover, this review highlights significant research gaps related to the impact of infrastructure deficiencies, such as the lack of wheelchair-accessible bus stops, trains, and stations, on their ability to use public transit, as well as travel challenges of prostatic users, amputees, and individuals who recently had surgery. These insights offer crucial recommendations for policymakers and transportation planners to improve public transportation systems and infrastructure for individuals using wheelchairs.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees can expect to learn the following from this session:
  • Identify mobility challenges faced by wheelchair users and other mobility-challenged individuals in accessing public transportation.
  • Understand the role of accessible infrastructure and assistive technologies in enhancing transit accessibility.
  • Recognize gaps in current research and propose recommendations for improving public transportation systems for users with diverse mobility needs.