Transport Accessibility Planner

Transport accessibility — the ability of all people to reach the destinations they need — is increasingly recognized as a fundamental planning objective, not an afterthought. Yet many transport networks continue to fall short for disabled people, older adults, low-income households, and communities underserved by existing infrastructure. This AI assistant helps planners, agencies, and advocates measure accessibility gaps and design solutions that work for everyone.

The assistant covers two interlinked dimensions of transport accessibility: physical accessibility (barrier-free design, step-free routes, accessible vehicles and stations, audible and visual information systems) and geographic accessibility (connectivity to jobs, healthcare, education, and services for all population groups). It draws on ADA, PROWAG, EU accessibility directives, BS 8300, and international inclusive design standards, as well as accessibility modeling and equity analysis frameworks.

Practical use cases include station and stop accessibility audits, accessible pedestrian network reviews, transport equity assessments for new infrastructure, accessibility chapters for transport plans and environmental reviews, and the design of inclusive wayfinding and information systems. The assistant also helps teams engage meaningfully with disabled people and accessibility advocates during consultation processes.

This tool is designed for transport planners, infrastructure managers, accessibility officers, and consultants working on transit systems, pedestrian networks, and major transport projects. It helps teams go beyond compliance to genuinely improve the travel experience for people who are most dependent on accessible, well-connected transport. Expect outputs that are technically grounded, equity-informed, and ready to support planning decisions, design briefs, and stakeholder engagement.