Inclusive Mobility: A Guide to Best Practice on Access to Pedestrian and Transport Infrastructure

Author(s):

Oxley, Philip R.

Organization:

Mobility and Inclusion Unit, Department for Transport

Publisher/Date:

Department for Transport

London, 2002

Rating:

Useful

Abstract:

A guide that was produced in response to disability access legislation introduced in the UK.

Contents follow the sequence of topics used by the Institution of Highways and Transportation (IHT) in their 1991 guidelines, Reducing Mobility Handicaps- Towards a Barrier Free Environment.

1. Basic Human Factors Information
2. Footways, Footpaths and Pedestrian Areas
3. Tactile Paving Surfaces
4. Car Parking
5. Bus Stops
6. Taxi Ranks
7. Access to and within Transport-Related Buildings
8. Transport Buildings: Facilities
9. Signage and Information
10. Lighting
11. Access to the Countryside
12. Consultation, Training and Management
13. Glossary
14. Bibliography
15. Useful Addresses

It comes with a pull out guide in the back with essential dimensions.

Number of Pages:

164

Table of Contents?

Yes

Index?

No

Illustrations?

Yes

Material Type:

Book

Key Document?

No

Categories:

Regulations, Codes, Guidelines, & Standards (National, State, Local); Advocacy & Planning; Rationale (functional needs, behavioral characteristics, safey, & health)

Keywords:

Australia - International, Transportation Facilities

Strengths:

Includes a pocket guide for the field.

Record Last Updated:

July 2006