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July 12, 2026Urban ScienceOpen Access

Accessibility in Bus-Based Public Transport Across European Cities: A Bibliometric and Thematic Review of Bus Stop and Station Infrastructure for Inclusive Urban Mobility

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MPMelania PetreaTransylvania University of BrașovCGCarmen GheorgheTransylvania University of BrașovAŞAdrian ŞoicaTransylvania University of Brașov

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Implication

Bibliometric and thematic review reveals accessibility insights in European bus infrastructures, highlighting barriers and regional differences.

Key Points

  • The research aims to assess the state of accessibility in bus stop and station infrastructure across European cities.
  • Conducted a bibliometric and thematic review of 685 publications from 2020-2026.
  • Analyzed literature from the Web of Science Core Collection using thematic synthesis and network analysis.
  • Identified trends, barriers, and planning implications related to urban mobility.
  • Accessibility shaped by physical design and user experience; significant barriers noted.
  • Greater integration and user satisfaction found in Northern and Western Europe; rural areas underperform.
  • Emerging topics include smart mobility technologies and real-time passenger information.

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Petrea et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a532fb44f7abc118aded116https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci10070399
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