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Highways Agency Publications

Think Ahead Move Ahead

We have now launched the latest edition of our journey planning booklet, Think Ahead Move Ahead.

Encouraging Sustainable Travel

This is the Highways Agency's Strategic Plan for Accessibility published in 2000 and explains what we aim to do to achieve our objectives, wherever possible in partnership with people in the community and other parties with a shared ambition to promote accessibility for all groups in society.
Encouraging Sustainable Travel - Highways Agency Strategic Plan for Accessibility

Non-Motorised User Audits

The Highways Agency considers the needs of non-drivers at all stages of trunk road projects and has developed a mandatory audit process so that conditions for non-drivers are considered when road schemes are carried out. Guidance has been produced which describes the stages at which the Agency should carry out NMU audits, the procedures to be followed and the issues of possible concern to non-motorised users.
Non-Motorised User Audits (PDF 501KB)

NMU Provision

A further advice note has been produced to provide guidance in relation to provision for non-motorised users, through the design and implementation of both on- and off- carriageway provision including crossings, junctions and general design considerations.
NMU Provision (PDF 567KB)

Trunk Road Crossing Points

During 2002/3 the Highways Agency worked with interest groups and local authorities to identify those points on the trunk road and motorway network where there was a potential difficulty for people wishing to cross the road. We are continuing to investigate and, where appropriate make improvements to aid safe crossing.

Trunk Road Crossing Points

External Links

Department for Transport - Access for Disabled People

The Department for Transport's website provides lots of information on how the Government aims to improve transport provision for disabled people - whether as pedestrians, public and special transport users, or motorists - while also improving accessibility in public places.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/access/

Transport Direct

Transport Direct is national service that provides all the information you need to plan any type of journey.
http://www.transportdirect.info/

Motability

Motability, the UK's leading car scheme for disabled people, provides affordable, convenient, worry-free motoring to more than 500,000 disabled customers and their families. Anyone who receives the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance' or the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement can lease a car with Motability. Customers can simply exchange their mobility allowance for a brand new car every three years. Insurance, servicing and maintenance, full RAC breakdown assistance and free tyre and windscreen replacement is included.

For further information visit www.motability.co.uk or call 0800 093 1000.

Directgov

Directgov provides a range of Government advice for disabled people including:

• Information on the Blue Badge scheme, which provides a national range of parking concessions for disabled people with severe mobility problems who have difficulty using public transport. Find more at http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/MotoringAndTransport/DG_4001061
• There is also a map showing Blue Badge parking provision. This is available at www.direct.gov.uk/bbmobile , or by texting BLUE to 83377.
• The website also features details about the medical rules for driving: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/MedicalRulesForDrivers/index.htm

Forum of Mobility Centres

The Forum of Mobility Centres is a network of independent organisations covering England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, who offer professional, high quality information, advice and assessment to individuals who have a medical condition or are recovering from an accident or injury which may affect their ability to drive, access or egress a motor vehicle.
http://www.mobility-centres.org.uk/