Road Access - Disability Alliance

Wallace Johnson shares these photographs showing how he loads and unloads a Segway into the trunk of a sedan.

When using ramps, some people simply push the Segway. Others use the "power assist mode" which is activated by turning the control on the left side of the handlebar.

If you aren't sure about your capacity to do this, consult with the people who know your limitations and assist you in learning or developing independent living skills. (for example, your rehabilitation therapist).

This is a close-up of the ramps Wallace designed and made to enable him to transport the Segway by sedan.

Notice the transition pieces at the top of each track.

The Segway is in the trunk ready to be taken apart for transport or to be wheeled down the ramps for use.

This photo also gives a different view of the transition pieces at the top of the ramps.

The Segway handlebars and post are disconnected from the platform and the ramps are folded at their hinges. Everything fits inside the trunk space.

People who routinely disconnect the post from the platform sometimes install a "quick release".

Here's another view of Wallace's ramps. If you plan on making ramps, you'll need to take your specific needs into account. How much (or little) slope do you need? Will you require more than two hinges per ramp? Etc.

You can also look at commercially available ramps for details on specifications. Or, you can purchase ramps.

Nelda Cox designed and made this Segway cover, from inexpensive, opaque and water-resistant material, by sewing a huge pillowcase-shaped bag. It works well in a variety of situations.

The only thing important about the dimensions is that they exceeded the size of the Segway. In fact, by making the bag overly large, it is easy to pull the cover on and off. This is important for people with mobility impairments that limit range-of-motion, strength or coordination.

This image shows one method for transporting Segways outside a large van.

After a standard hitch-mounted platform was installed, additional attachments were added at both ends for strength and stability.

The last image shows the Segway ready to be covered.

An advantage of this cover (See Photo #1) is that it is opaque and without a Segway logo. When both Segways are covered and tied-down on the hitch-trailer, they attract no more attention than a pair of lawn-chairs!