Transport Infrastructure and Mobility Exclusion in Urban and Suburban Areas: The Case of Poland

The aim of this study is to examine the impact of road infrastructure on the phenomenon of transport exclusion in Poland, with particular emphasis on urban, suburban, and rural areas. The article seeks to identify key issues related to limited access to public transportation and its quality, as well as to highlight infrastructural factors contributing to social marginalization. The main arguments presented indicate that the lack of adequate transport connections, the low quality of existing infrastructure, and the insufficient availability of public transport services lead to the marginalization of certain social groups. A significant component of the study involves the presentation of effective solutions implemented in other countries and the formulation of recommendations that may enhance transport accessibility in Poland. The article is based on the analysis of secondary data, a review of scientific literature and reports, and is supplemented with the authors’ own observational findings.