www.accessibilityplanning.gov.uk

Accessibility Planning has arisen as part of the new LTPs. Although it has come about recently a lot has already happened within the sub-region in terms of forging links between transport planning and other sectors. To date the JSU has assisted in the establishment of partnerships across various sectors and the development of the Local Authorities Accessibility Strategies. It holds a major role in undertaking the majority of accessibility mapping for the local authorities using accession. The coming year will see greater advances in accessibility planning as the strategies are implemented. Initial consultation and partnership working has identified a number of areas which are appropriate for all services including:

• Improved coverage of the public transport network including improved integration and reliability (see Bus Network Review - Chapter 4)
• Better, more accessible transport information including:
  • Increased at-stop information
  • Real-time bus passenger information
  • Improved information by phone and internet
  • Travel Plans and personalised travel planning
• Reduced costs or assistance with public transport costs
• Improved physical access with a network of dropped kerbs and more accessible public transport vehicles and facilities; and
• Using accessibility planning methods to inform the land-use planning process to ensure that developments are situated so that they reduce rather than exacerbate, social exclusion.
  The following partnerships have been set up to facilitate the accessibility planning process in the Tees Valley.

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