Bus Rapid Transit (BRTS): A Case Study to Investigate Its Use by the Persons with Disability

摘要

In India, increasing urbanisation, modernization, commercialisation, changing demographics, extensively increasing number of personal vehicles in the urban areas of India resulted in congestion on the roads. Cities around the world, at some point of time have faced problems associated with passenger mobility and connecting the city periphery with central part, in urban areas and found few innovative solutions to overcome the problems. Urban Planners, Engineers and Urban Administrator around the world have found Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System as efficient, cost effective and simple as compare to other Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail solution to provide 'life line' to city. Cities around the world operate BRTS and got positive results including so many Indian cities. The ultimate aim of this study is to develop an understanding regarding urban public transport issues for persons with disability. To review usability of Bus rapid transport system for persons with disability as commuters. To understand the impact of 'Mass transit System' on Sustainable social change.