Canadian standards for the protection of persons with disabilities during transportation : finding a balance between safety and mobility.

This short article describes the issues involved in designing standards for public transport operations and vehicle design which will improve their accessibility to disabled people. Topics discussed include: a) the acceptable levels of both risk and of protection; and b) increasing cost, which could deter provision of modified vehicles and services. Special attention is given to the provision of seat belts, and the problems of large transit buses.