上海轨道交通无障碍环境建设的再思考

城市无障碍交通体系的建设已经成为现代城市一种发展趋势。改善行动不方便者的交通出行是城市的一项重要责任,同时又可以提高城市运行的效率。已经进入老年社会的上海,因老致残的比例日益提高。交通出行是人们的一项基本权利,我们必须及早采取有效应对措施,建设一个更加宜居的城市。上海轨道交通无障碍环境建设起步早,已成为残疾人出行的重要交通工具,但也还存在一些不便之处。首先阐述了上海轨道交通无障碍环境建设的背景,分析存在的问题,指出在轨道交通无障碍环境建设中理念转变的重要性。通过对国际无障碍建设先进理念的分析,结合上海的实际情况,提出上海轨道交通无障碍建设的建议。

Rethinking Barrier Free Environment Construction in Shanghai Metro Transport

The construction of the barrier free transport system has become a development trend of modern cities. Improving mobility of disabled people is an important responsibility of the city. At the same time, it can also improve the efficiency of travel for all citizens. Shanghai is now an aging society with high proportion senior citizens becoming disabled to travel. Mobility is a fundamental right of people; we must take effective response measures as early as possible to build a more livable city for all citizen. The concept for barrier free has been applied in Shanghai metro construction at early stage. Now handicapped people are much rely on metro to travel a long distance. But there are still some inconveniences for disabled people to use the system. This paper analyzes the background and problems in barrier free construction of Shanghai metro, pointing out the importance of shifting the concept from barrier free transport only for handicapped people to benefit al citizens. With the reference of international advanced concept and practice, some recommendations have been proposed on the reality of barrier free construction in Shanghai metro.