Document Type

Report

Publication Date

2006

Subject Area

Location - metropolitan, Mobility - Accessibility (Disability), Mobility - Wheelchair, Modes of Transport - Train, Modes of Transport - Tram

Abstract

Accessible Public Transport in Victoria Action Plan 2006-12 provides a long term strategy for delivering accessible bus, train, tram and taxi services throughout Victoria. About 20% of Victorians have a disability of some form and this proportion is growing as the population ages. The range of disabilities includes vision and hearing impairment, intellectual disability, mobility disability. The highest priorities for continued progress towards the 2012 milestones are: For Melbourne trains: access paths, ramps, tactile ground surface indicator (TGSIs), and hearing augmentation. Other important areas include waiting areas and stairs Melbourne Trams: boarding and TGSIs at tram stops; For Melbourne and regional buses: TGSIs and paving at bus stops; For V/Line: access paths, ramps, TGSIs, lighting, furniture and hearing augmentation; For Taxis: improve response times for wheelchair accessible taxis.