How to make inclusive mobility a reality: 8 principles and tools for a fair(er) transport system
Organization
Inclusion (European Union Horizon 2020)
Type(s) of Tool
PrinciplesSupport sustainability incorporation at institutional or strategic level, less specific than Guidelines.
Sector(s)
Transportation
Lifecycle Phase(s)
Strategic PlanningPublic authorities identify the needs and long-term vision for infrastructure development., PrioritizationAuthorities decide which projects to realize and how to allocate resources., Project PlanningGeneral strategy for a project’s delivery is developed., Concept DesignTechnical experts broadly outline the project’s basic characteristics.
Open Source
Yes
Country of Origin
Belgium
Date of Development
2020
Description
The principles focus on the inclusion of vulnerable transport users in rural, peri-urban, low-income and urban areas across Europe and beyond. Over a three-year period, the EU-funded INCLUSION project addressed the challenges of accessibility to public transport in those areas. The experience gained from this project has been condensed into the principles, which provide guidance to local authorities, planners, and practitioners that strive to make mobility more inclusive, accessible and fair for all types of users.
Tool Outcome
Principles for more inclusive public transport sector.
Sustainability Criteria
The principles demand sustainable transport infrastructure to be:
- Empowering
- Empathetic
- Gender Equitable
- Safe
- Accessible
- Affordable
- Convenient
- Efficient
Themes
Social Inclusion