Intelligent Transport Systems as an Inclusive Mobility Solution for People with Disabilities

Advancing Vehicular Independence for the Visually Impaired Through Smart Technology

“…Tutor mode is used for learning the transport activities of the VIPs and visually impaired mode is used to send location, route info, and alert messages to the central server if any VIPs lose their path. Other prominent mobile applications for VIPs are TrAVEI in Singapore, Busalert system in Brazil, Transportation for Edinburgh, One Busway with StopInfo in USA, Moovit, EyeSight, AccessNote, iMove [7], Tyflo Technologies Set (TYFLOSET) in the Czech Republic [8], Navigation and Control System for the Blind (NOPPA) in Finland, and Personal Assistant for the Visually Impaired (PAVIP) in Switzerland [8].…”

“…Thus, the transportation system for visually impaired persons (VIPs) should be accessible and safe. In general, transportation systems for VIPs should have the following features: (1) Accessible -public buses, subway, ridesharing, and trains should have audible announcements for start and stop, (2) Support services -should have designated personnel or support staff for VIPs (3) Audible pedestrian signal, (4) Braille signage is commonly used in transit stations that provide information about directions, service, and relevant information, (5) Audio announcement and information booth, (6) Smart ticket, smart card, mobile ticket instead of a physical ticket, (7) Special transport services for VIPs who cannot use any fixed route public transit, (8) Accessible cabs and ridesharing services having ramps and audio systems, and (9) Mobile applications.…”

Enhancing Mobility for the Visually Impaired with AI and IoT-Enabled Mobile Applications

“…Many other countries have developed mobile applications for VIPs to provide public transport services. These systems combined with dedicated handheld devices, have been developed to provide orientation for people with visual and hearing impairments [12]. TYFLOSET (Tyflo Technologies Set) in the Czech Republic, NOPPA (Navigation and Control System for the Blind) in Finland, and PAVIP (Personal Assistant for the Visually Impaired) in Switzerland have been developed which use mobile phones with specialized software installed as a means of transmitting audio messages to blind people in combination with GPS (Global Positioning System), GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) and Bluetooth technologies for location and communication purposes.…”

Advancing Vehicular Independence for the Visually Impaired Through Smart Technology

“…Thus, the transportation system for visually impaired persons (VIPs) should be accessible and safe. In general, transportation systems for VIPs should have the following features: (1) Accessiblepublic buses, subway, ridesharing, and trains should have audible announcements for start and stop, (2) Support servicesshould have designated personnel or support staff for VIPs (3) Audible pedestrian signal, (4) Braille signage is commonly used in transit stations that provide information about directions, service, and relevant information, (5) Audio announcement and information booth, (6) Smart ticket, smart card, mobile ticket instead of a physical ticket, (7) Special transport services for VIPs who cannot use any fixed route public transit, (8) Accessible cabs and ridesharing services having ramps and audio systems, and (9) Mobile applications.…”