Transportation to employment

Table 1.

ImpairmentEmployment statusMain mode of transportTransport optionsLivesWork locationAlbertMobilityEmployedDrives carCar, busSmall townCityBethMobilityDisability pensionChauffeur, drives carCar, busCountryside–CamillaMobility, visualUnemployedChauffeur, drives carCarCountryside–DoraVisualEmployedBusBusSmall townCity centreEllieMobilityEmployedDrives carCar, busCityCityFredricMobilityUnemployedDrives carCar, busCity–GeorgeMobilityEmployedDrives carCar, bus, electric scooterCity centreCity centre

Table 2.

SectionAreas covered1. Early careerEducational background 1.1 EducationGetting to and from university/collegeAssessment of transportation alternativesTransportationPublic support during educationThe role of transportation in completing/not completing education 1.2 Job seekingDesired jobsAssessment of transportation alternativesTransportation requirements for relevant jobs/job applicationGetting to and from job interviewsDiscussions of transportation with employer 1.3 Considering offersPrerequisites for accepting job offersRefusals/acceptance of job offers because of transportation2. Active careerTransport arrangements to and from work placeExperiences with and assessment of transportation alternativesWork-related travel outside the work placeExperiences with transportation affecting performance of job tasksRelations with employer/colleaguesExperiences with transportation on work-related social events3. Late careerTransportation involved in decision to leave employment

Table 3.

PhaseBarrierConsequencesEarly careerInadequate support schemes for studentsDo not complete educationDepend on assistance from othersDo not apply to relevant jobsOrganizing own transport is energy consumingInadequate accessibility throughout the travel activity chainDo not accept relevant jobsInsecurity regarding accessibility in transportActive careerLack of flexibility in own transportVulnerability if primary choice of transportation discontinuesExperiences with alterntiave modes of transportationTime consuming planning of own transportationScepticism towards alternative transportationLack of accessible parkingInaccessible design of public transportation and the transportation systemLimits social participationReduced participationEmployer's poor comprehension of transportation needsLimits relevant work tasksExtra strain in work dayDependence on othersDemanding to participate in meetings, etc.Psychological strain to ask for helpLate careerPrimary transportation choice discontinuesContinues unfulfilling workLack of flexibility in own transportationReduced motivation and zealInadequate accommodation of own transportationExtra strainNegotiations about transportation with employerSick leaveEarly retirementDiscontinuation of employment