Plan for People with Reduced Mobility in Paris 2023 (Updated October 2023)

Movements of People with Reduced Mobility (PRM) in Paris in Île-de-France remain problematic. Here is a plan with the accessible entries.

Transport options for people with reduced mobility in Paris have evolved over the years to meet the growing needs of a diverse population. Here are some key points regarding these transports in Paris:

1. Metro and RER :

• Historically, the Paris metro, mostly built at the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries, was not designed to be accessible for people with reduced mobility.
• Efforts have been made to make certain stations accessible, notably through the addition of elevators and ramps. However, the majority of metro stations remain inaccessible for wheelchairs.
• The RER lines, which are more recent, are generally more accessible, but obstacles remain in some stations.

1. Bus :

• The fleet of buses from RATP has been gradually renewed to include low-floor buses equipped with ramps for wheelchair access.
• Most bus stops are now accessible and have reserved spaces for wheelchairs onboard.

1. Trams :

• The tram lines, introduced more recently into the Paris landscape, were designed from the start to be accessible, with level stations and adapted carriages.

1. Specialized services :

• PAM (Pour Aider à la Mobilité) : This is on-demand transportation service for people with reduced mobility residing in Île-de-France. It provides door-to-door trips and is specifically designed for individuals unable to use conventional public transportation.

1. Taxis and VTC :

• There are taxis and VTCs equipped to transport people with reduced mobility, including those in wheelchairs.

1. Urban amenities :

• Efforts are not limited to transportation means. The city of Paris has worked to make sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and public infrastructure more accessible to people with reduced mobility.

1. Future projects :

• With the Grand Paris Express, a major expansion project of the metro network in Île-de-France, special attention is paid to accessibility to ensure that new stations and lines are fully accessible.

The increasing awareness of the importance of accessibility for all has led to numerous improvements over the years. However, there is still work to be done to make the entire Paris transportation network fully accessible to all people with reduced mobility.

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