Improvement of urban transport accessibility for the passengers with reduced mobility by applying Intelligent Transport Systems and services

Abstract

Deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems and Services (ITS) has been strongly considered as crucial element of improved accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility. Intelligent transport systems in the light of improving an access to urban transport for passengers with reduced mobility are analysed in the article. The need of deployment of these systems in three areas – information, infrastructure and vehicles is emphasized and practical examples are provided. Only in the case if intelligent transport systems are deployed in all the three areas, a seamless transportation for the disabled people is ensured. The aim of the research is to evaluate solutions, encouraged by the EU transport policy and proved by a good practise that might be implemented in Lithuanian urban transport system. These solutions are also based on results of questionnaire, accomplished by the author.