Equitable, flexibility, intuitiveness, perceptible, tolerance, effort, transit, users, accommodations, implementation, inclusiveness, access, advocacy

Summary

Because of demographics and improved healthcare, more of the population can benefit from universal design, whether from longer life spans, better outcomes for diseases or injuries that would not have been survivable in the past or mainstreaming of those with differing cognitive abilities. As these trends continue, universal design helps create environments that are usable by more and more of the population. Universal design makes transit stations more functional for a wider range of people, based not only on disability but also on factors such as age and size. It helps all users navigate unfamiliar environments. This document advocates for more inclusive design for transit facilities to enhance the collective benefit to all.