UG116 - Accessibility regulations - Economic and Design Specifications
Overview
Background & policy context:
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 gave the Secretary of State for Transport powers to make accessibility regulations.
These regulations will enable disabled people to use a several modes of land-based transport in safety and in reasonable comfort. This includes disabled people who use wheelchairs and wish to remain in them whilst travelling.
Objectives:
The purpose of this project was to review the results of previous research on ergonomic factors concerning the use of public transport by disabled people. The project also considered the economic impact of the regulations on both the bus and taxi industries.
Methodology:
The project provided ad-hoc technical advice during the preparation of regulations for public service vehicles (PSVs) and required considerable liaison with industry and other key stakeholders to assess the economic aspects of proposed regulations.
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