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Technology to Support Independent Travel in the UK

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Abstract

Powerful economic and social arguments exist for enhancing transport accessibility for older and disabled people, and these are reinforced through legislation and demographic trends towards an ageing society. While much effort has focused on modifications to physical infrastructure, vehicles and services to enhance their accessibility, the emergence of new technologies offers the potential for further accessibility improvements. This paper explores the role of new technologies, commonly referred to as intelligent transport systems, with particular emphasis on information services and their access through portable devices. It proceeds to discuss how new technologies, and their appropriate application and implementation for the benefit of older and disabled transport users, can be optimised through better stakeholder engagement. Making the best use of technology for enhancing transport accessibility is a challenge, but one that if met, offers enormous scope to improve mobility, health and wellbeing, not only for disabled and older people, but for all members of society.


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Author(s): Edwards SJ, Partington D, Matthews B, Blythe PT

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Municipal Engineer 2015

Year: 2015

Volume: 168

Issue: 2

Pages: 140-149

Print publication date: 02/06/2015

Online publication date: 23/10/2014

Acceptance date: 04/04/2014

ISSN (print): 0965-0903

ISSN (electronic): 1751-7699

Publisher: ICE Publishing

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/muen.14.00006

DOI: 10.1680/muen.14.00006


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EP/E002129/1Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
EP/K037579/1Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
EP/N010612/1Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

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