  Numerous studies have examined issues such as sustainable transport and urban
inclusion; yet there is a gap about disadvantaged people and the hindrances
they encounter in terms of public transportation. This study assesses
sustainability of transport system in the context of district 8 of Tehran,
Iran, focusing on needs of disadvantaged groups, and giving suggestions to
ameliorate the condition of transport planning using a mixed method research
consist of face-to-face focus groups with elderlies, children, women and
disabled people, questionnaire, map analysis (network analysis using ArcGIS)
and key informant interview. The results reveal that there are various burdens
for disadvantaged people including lack of enthusiasm toward active modes of
transport because of safety problems, cost-ineffectiveness and inefficacy of
public transportation for some disabled individuals. The recommendations for
the area regarding the problems are dividing the district into smaller
sub-districts, designing a complete street and location allocation of a park
and ride system.
