Main Problems of Barrier-Free Street and Road Environment in Modern Conditions

These research materials consider the main problems of barrier-free street and road environment in modern conditions. The importance of studying the main problems and finding their solutions, relying on regulatory documents in order to create a space without barriers, was considered. The current state of ensuring physical accessibility to infrastructure in cities and settlements is analyzed. It was found that in addition to the lack of accessibility elements, an even bigger problem is their incorrect application. The necessity of designing the street and road environment and its elements, taking into account the needs of low-mobility population groups, has been determined. It is necessary to arrange ramps, handrails, etc. on a large number of streets with complex terrain (slopes, stairs, etc.), installation of sound signals, pointers and tactile elements. As for pedestrian crossings, it is a mandatory requirement to equip them with infrastructure that meets the requirements for people with reduced mobility, namely: ribbed pedestrian crossings, raised crossings, sound traffic lights, etc. In order to ensure the unhindered movement of people with limited mobility to the railway transport at the exit and entrance, platforms and stops must be adapted, that is, have canopies, seats, tactile elements, information boards, etc. Also, pavements and roads should be in good condition, there should be no potholes and high curbs, there should be enough parking spaces to provide parking spaces for personal vehicles of persons with disabilities.