Transport
Transport is important to ensure mobility and independence for societies to function. Australia supports the development of inclusive transport systems, as transport is a fundamental enabler of social participation. People with disabilities often face barriers to accessing transport that is accessible. This can result in various flow-on effects, and may limit access to education, employment, healthcare, and social participation.
These resources provide evidence, commitments, and guidance to achieve accessible and inclusive transport systems.
Whitzman C, James K and Powaseu I (2013) Travelling together: Improving the access of people with disability to road infrastructure in Papua New Guinea
This research policy brief is informed by the results of a participatory research project into access to road infrastructure by people with disabilities in Papua New Guinea.
Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility (PRIF) (2016) Improving Accessibility in Transport: Infrastructure Projects in the Pacific Islands
This resource provides an assessment of the situation in the Pacific islands region in regards to the accessibility of transport, including air, maritime and road transportation.
Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (2019) Disability Inclusive Public Transport: Practical steps to making public transport disability inclusive
This Policy Brief is a timely response to the growing demand for sound policy advice and practical toolkits.
ESCAP (2020) Safe and inclusive transport and mobility
The document contains selected regional considerations on safe and inclusive transport and mobility in the Asia-Pacific region.
World Bank (2022) Technical Note on Accessibility – Fact Sheet 3: Accessibility in the Transportation Sector of Operations
Ensuring that infrastructure and transport development considers and meets the needs of persons with disabilities is of critical importance.
World Bank (2012) Accessibility of urban transport for people with disabilities and limited mobility: lessons from East Asia and the Pacific
This note summarizes the analysis done of the accessibility features of recent transport projects in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region.
The World Bank (2017) Improving Access and Disaster Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities in Samoa
This case study is an example of how an infrastructure investment in Samoa funded by the World Bank and Government of Australia is improving the accessibility of roads for people with disabilities.
Whitzman C, James K and Powaseu I (2013) Travelling Together: Disability Inclusive Road Development in Papua New Guinea
Research findings can be used to inform guidelines for road and transport infrastructure planners and implementers on how to include people with disability and better understand their needs as road users; and by people with disability and Disabled Persons Organisations (DPOs) to inform advocacy and advice regarding disability inclusion.
