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Author(s): Organization for Economic Cooperation &
ISBN(s): 9789282101391, 9282101398
Edition: illustrated edition
File Details: PDF, 2.55 MB
Year: 2006
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 9282101398

ISBN 13: 9789282101391 

Author:  Organization For Economic Co-operation and Development 

Making transport vehicles and infrastructure more accessible to everyone continues to be both an important objective and a major challenge for transport authorities, operators and service providers worldwide. Accessibility has long been considered as a transport concern only for individuals with particular mobility difficulties. But it is now increasingly recognized as an integral part of high-quality, sustainable transport systems, with benefits accruing to all clients. Much has been done to improve the accessibility of transport systems in recent years. One of the key factors in progress has

Table of contents:

Foreword from the ECMT President
Introduction
1. Information to Improve Transport Accessibility
-Clarity
Overall Information
Information at Stations and Stops
Conciseness
Hearing Information
Accuracy and Timeliness
General Information
Multi-Modal Journeys
2. The Road and Pedestrian Environment
Footpaths and Walkways
Junctions and Road Crossings
Pedestrianised Areas
Roadworks: Holes and How to Avoid Them
Tactile Surfaces
Car Parking
Longer Road Journeys
Summary
3. Infrastructure
-Introduction
Getting into the Building
Moving within Buildings
Boarding Vehicles
4. Vehicles
Buses and Coaches
Taxis
Trams and Light Rail
Heavy Rail
Aircraft
Ferries and Ships
Cable Cars and Funiculars
5. New and Innovative Transport Services
Demand-Responsive Individual Transport
Demand Responsive Shared Transport
Community Transport and Shared Transport Services
Variations on a Theme
Other Innovative Services
6. Private Cars
Advise and Guidance
Travelling and Arriving
7. The Roles of Government
-National Government
Public Procurement
Local and Regional Government
Training
Seamless Travel
Raising Awareness
Annex 1. Members of the ECMT Working Group on Access and Inclusion
Annex 2. Conclusions and Recommendations of the ECMT-UITP on Improving Access to Public Transport
Annex 3. Consolidated Resolution No. 2001/3 on Accesible Transport
Annex 4. Charter on Access to Transport Services and Infrastructure
References and Further Reading

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