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Area of Science:

  • Disability Studies
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Current automated vehicle (AV) regulations lack specific provisions for people with disabilities.
  • Enhancing autonomy and independence for individuals with disabilities is crucial for equitable transportation.
  • Accessible AVs necessitate a focus on user needs and inclusive design principles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate potential facilitators and barriers to the adoption and use of accessible autonomous transportation.
  • To gather insights from diverse stakeholders on the requirements for inclusive AV services.
  • To inform the development of evidence-based design criteria for accessible AVs.

Main Methods:

  • Focus groups were conducted with key stakeholders.
  • Participants included individuals with disabilities (n=5), caregivers/travel companions (n=5), and transportation experts/designers (n=11).

Main Results:

  • Identified themes encompass perceptions of assistive technology, autonomy versus automation, cost, infrastructure, safety, liability, and design challenges.
  • Stakeholder input highlighted specific needs and gaps in current AV accessibility.
  • Cross-group themes revealed varied perspectives on the potential impact and implementation of accessible AVs.

Conclusions:

  • Identified gaps and needs provide a foundation for developing evidence-based guidance for accessible AVs.
  • Findings can inform the design criteria for interior/exterior communication and features of accessible AVs.
  • Addressing these specific needs is essential for realizing the potential of autonomous transportation for people with disabilities.