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Investigating Travel Behavior of Nondriving Blind and Vision Impaired People: The Role of Public Transit

Year: 1997

Type: article

Abstract: Our purpose is to explore the travel behavior of blind or vision impaired people, focusing in particular on travel by bus. We differentiate the sample depending on the availability of a household car. We examine perceptions of and attitudes toward existing transit and various transit characteristics, highlighting features that seem to be frustrating or difficult. Finally, we have travelers evaluate the potential usefulness of various assistive devices, including electronic information that gives navigational assistance.

Source: The Professional Geographer

DOI: 10.1111/0033-0124.00073

Authors: James R. Marston, Reginald G. Golledge, C. Michael Costanzo

Institution: University of California, Santa Barbara

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Department of Transportation, University of California Transportation Center