Evaluation of Suitability of urban spaces for circulation of disabled People Case Study: Shahid Rajayi Street in Kashan

Urban streets have a special value in urban development programs. This is due to the impact of these spaces in strengthening the cultural dimensions and have social stability and production of social capital. Sustainable development of the city, in the sense of realizing the aspirations and needs of all members of society. Disabled people have the same rights similar to other citizens. The aim of this study is evaluation of urban spaces for disabled people in the Rajayi Street in Kashan, located in the city center and is one of the most crowded streets of the city. The methodology of this study includes survey, which its data has been collected through field observations. For this purpose 32 indicators to assess the current situation and the compatibility of the desired status was studied. The results of research suggest that the path for pedestrian circulation is not suitable specially for disabled. The most obvious problem was observed the vertical guardrails mounted by municipality in sidewalks and street, so it is recommended to provide wheelchair path.