Bus Rapid Transit Accessibility: Mobility as a Tool for Inclusion – Policy Brief

This brief examines accessibility challenges in Brazil’s bus rapid transit systems and the need to integrate universal design into transport planning. It highlights barriers caused by rapid urbanisation, car-oriented development, and poor pedestrian access, particularly for people with reduced mobility. The document reviews relevant legislation and technical standards, identifies implementation gaps, and proposes a municipal requalification framework to assess barriers, prioritise interventions, and coordinate responsibilities among public and private stakeholders.