Road Note 21 (RN21): Enhancing the mobility of people with disabilities. Part 2: Guidelines for Practitioners

Part 2 of RN 21 provides guidance to practitioners involved in the design and implementation of transport schemes, systems and provisions in low- and middle-income countries. It begins by introducing the concept of Universal Design which is followed by a discussion on mobility aids and the importance of achieving personal mobility with maximum independence. The remainder of the guide provides detailed best practice guidance and design standards pertinent to the design of 1) accessible vehicles 2) accessible infrastructure, and 3) accessible transport services and information. It includes entirely new sections on waterborne transport and school transport services.