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The ambition to make the bus network accessible was hastened by the Paris 2024 Games. The completion of this significant project has brought considerable benefits to individuals with limited mobility, seniors, and parents with strollers.
Achieving what would typically take twenty years in just three was made possible by the Paris 2024 Games. The event has significantly accelerated Parisian bus lines accessibility.
To accommodate the thousands of visitors with disabilities who attended the Olympic and Paralympic Games, a colossal project has been underway since 2021. While the RATP operates the public transport network, the city took measures regarding bus stops, which are within its jurisdiction.
59 out of 61 lines
In 2021, only one in two bus stops had an accessible ramp. Since then, each stop has been assessed to determine whether it could be made accessible. The analysis showed that two lines could not be adapted for accessibility because of the steep slopes at multiple stations. Specifically, this applies to line 40 in the Butte Montmartre area and line 48 in the Buttes-Chaumont and Butte-du-Chapeau-Rouge areas.
With the exception of these two lines, the 59 other lines have been made accessible to disabled people and wheelchair users.
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A bus route is considered accessible if 70% of its stops meet the criteria. However, not every stop can be made accessible due to the technical requirements of widening and raising the sidewalks, which may not always be feasible.
22 million euros invested into 1,750 bus stops
In all, there are now 1,750 accessible bus stops in Paris. This achievement was made possible through a significant financial commitment of 22 million euros, funding a total of 380 projects over the past three years. This substantial investment will also serve as a lasting legacy of the Paris 2024 Games.
While many spectators will benefit from accessibility during competitions, so will all Parisians throughout the year: the elderly, pregnant women, strollers and wheelchair users. This makes the bus the second most accessible public transport network, after the tram!
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