From Challenges to Solutions: Building Inclusive Transport for People with Disabilities

Universal accessibility means designing products, services, and transportation systems to serve all users, including people with disabilities, without needing special adaptations. Despite growing awareness, urban transport systems worldwide remain largely inaccessible.

To address this, the ITDP and TUMI launched a community of practice, bringing together advocates, decision-makers, and researchers through panels and workshops. They identified major barriers: poor inter-sectoral coordination, cultural biases, misconceptions about accessibility, and insufficient funding.

Proposed solutions included training for decision-makers, inclusive planning processes involving people with disabilities, data-driven accessibility strategies, and improved stakeholder communication. Strengthening collaboration across sectors can lead to more accessible cities and better quality of life for all.