Public transport and private transport for people with reduced mobility

Public transport and private transport for people with reduced mobility

Accessibility to transport refers to both structures and infrastructures that ensure the use of public and private transport for people with reduced mobility, in the same conditions of safety and comfort as provided for any other user.
An accessible city must be able to ensure accessible transport networks (buses, subways, trams, etc.), with stations, terminals and stops also suitable for passengers with reduced mobility.
 With regard to private transport, representing about half of the transport systems used by people with disabilities, it is the responsibility of the manufacturers to create accessible vehicles, but the choice of users of adapted vehicles is of great importance, to be used can be both drivers and as passengers.
There are several standards that must be met in terms of comfort, safety and efficiency.
In the case of a passenger with reduced mobility in need of one pram, this must be anchored to the vehicle frame and the passenger must wear a safety belt with at least three different anchor points, in order to cover the chest from the shoulder to the pelvis with the back supported by a headrest.
The ideal position of the wheelchair is the one with the back facing the direction of travel. The wheelchair used should have passed crash tests and be compliant with ISO 7176-19.
The infrastructure must then allow any passenger to enter, exit, get on or off easily, with instructions regarding the use of elevators and platforms described in a clear and understandable way.
Public transport must have spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility, ground anchoring for wheelchairs and entry and exit systems by means of mobile platforms and fully accessible ramps. 
On the legislative level, local and national public transport companies and ENAC (National Civil Aviation Authority) must refer to the European Regulations on the right to mobility of people with disabilities or reduced mobility. However, the basic norm remains the Law 104 of 1992, with the Regions in the role of coordination and the Municipalities required to provide the services according to their financial resources.

Purchase of a vehicle

At the time of purchase, it must be considered whether the vehicle will be driven by the person with reduced mobility and whether it will be his or her main means of transport, and check the possibility of making the necessary modifications to provide the vehicle with easy access.
Public administrations often offer guarantees and incentives for the purchase of an already adapted vehicle, or for making the necessary modifications. The site ofInland Revenue has made available a guide with the concessions in force for both cars and other types of aids.
Regarding obtaining the special driving license, on the website of theAutomobile Club of Italy all information is available.

The badge that allows disabled people to park in reserved places, and theEuropean Parking Permit are other advantages for people with reduced mobility.

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