Publications and other resources
DPTAC Publications
Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments
Access for all
Air travel
Buildings
Buses
Maritime
Motoring
Taxis / PHVs
Trains
Travel information
Personal Mobility
This page contains a number of references to DPTAC publications and other
useful resources. Each reference aims to include the title, when published
and brief description plus how to obtain copies. The links are grouped
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DPTAC Publications
Publications available from DPTAC are free of charge, and may be available
in alternative formats. All DPTAC documents can be obtained by e-mail
from the DPTAC Secretariat.
- DPTAC's Publication Scheme sets out the sorts of information that DPTAC publishes at present and will publish in the future. The Publication Scheme also explains how you can obtain this information.
Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments
All available from The Stationery Office, telephone orders: 0870 6005 522. More recent Acts and Statutory Instruments are available at www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/uk.htm
Access for all
Briefing for Multi Modal Study teams
Published 2001
DPTAC Advice to Multi-modal team on what to include for disabled people
ECMT Charter on Access to Transport Services and Infrastructure
Published 1999
Charter adopted by the European Conference of Ministers of Transport
to ensure accessibility for disabled people is built into new transport
infrastructure.
All the above are available from DPTAC. Other related resources on access
for all are listed below:
Wheels within wheels: a guide to using a wheelchair on public transport
Published 2003
Guidance on how compatible each UK manual and powered wheelchair is with buses, trains and taxis in the UK.
Available free from Ricability at mail@ricability.org.uk; Tel 020 7427 2460
Please send an A4 stamped addressed envelope and £0.56 to cover postage.
www.ricability.org.uk/reports/report-mobility/wheelswithinwheels/contents.htm
Accessible Public Transport Infrastructure Guidelines for the Design
of Interchanges, Terminals and Stops.
Published 2001 as 'Inclusive Mobility'
www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/access/peti/inclusivemobility
A new deal for transport: Better for everyone
Published 1998
The Government's Transport White Paper setting out the direction of national
transport policy.
www.dft.gov.uk/about/strategy/whitepapers/previous/anewdealfortransportbetterfo5695
DRC Code of Practice on Rights of Access to Goods, Facilities, Services and Premises
Published 1999 and updated in 2003
www.equalityhumanrights.com/Documents/Disability/Services/Access_code.pdf (Adobe Acrobat - 880kb)
Design and Operation of Accessible Public Transport
Published 1996
Available from JMU Access Partnership
www.jmuaccess.org.uk
Disability Discrimination Act information
Free information available from the Equality and Human Rights Commission available
at:
www.equalityhumanrights.com
Guidance on Full Local Transport Plans
Published 2000
Available from DfT Free Literature 0870 1226 236 and
www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/ltp/guidance/fltp/
A Good Practice Guide for the Development of Local Transport Plans
Published 2000
Available from DfT Free Literature 0870 1226 236 and
www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/ltp/guidance/fltp/agoodpracticeguideforthedeve3656
Older People: their Transport Needs and Requirements
Published 2001
Available from DfT Free Literature 0870 1226 236 and
www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/inclusion/older/
Sign Design Guide: a guide to inclusive signage
Published 2000
www.jmuaccess.org.uk
Social Exclusion and the provision and availability of Public Transport
2000
Published 2000
Available from DfT Free Literature 0870 1226 236
Transport 2010: The 10 Year Plan (paragraphs 6.5-6.6)
Published 2000
Available from the Stationery Office and www.dft.gov.uk/about/strategy/whitepapers/previous/transporttenyearplan2000
Air travel
Design Specification for On-Board Wheelchair for Commercial Passenger Aircraft
Access to Air Travel: Guidance for Disabled and Less Mobile Passengers
A simple guide for disabled and less mobile passengers to help make flying easier and a more positive experience. This is a companion guide to the DfT voluntary code of practice Access to air travel for disabled people: code of practice. Further advice is also available in Your rights to fly- what you need to know published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Consultation on Accessibility Specification for Toilets on Aircraft
Access to Air Travel
Published 1988.
DPTAC newsletter about the Aviation working group
CAA Guidance on Seating Restrictions
Published 2001
Information from the Civil Aviation Authority explaining the reasons
for safety restrictions on aircraft.
All the above are available from DPTAC.
Buildings
Built environment related resources are listed below:
Commitment to Inclusive Design
A model inclusion policy for Architects to assist them, their clients and other colleagues in the industry to deliver inclusive design.
Inclusive Projects
This guide offers best practice advice on how all participants in the development process can contribute to the delivery of a high quality inclusive environment that provides access to all members of society, including disabled people.
DTLR The Building Regulations (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (SI
1998 No2561)
Published 1998
Available from the Stationery Office
New approved Document on Part M of the Building Regulations Part M: Access and Facilities for Disabled People 2004 Edition (ISBN 0117539015)
Published 1999; Updated 2003
Available from the Stationery Office and www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/4000000000988.html
The Arts Council of England National Lottery Funding Capital Programme:
Access Guidelines and Checklist
Published 1998
Available from the Arts council lottery.com@artscouncil.org.uk
Buses
Revised Accessibility Specification for Small Buses Designed to Carry 9 to 22 Passengers (Inclusive): November 2007
Accessibility Specification for Small Buses Designed to Carry 9 to 22 Passengers (Inclusive): December 2001 (superceded by the above document)
Recommended Specifications for Low-Floor Buses - now superseded by the Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 2000.
Re-statement of Recommended Specifications
for Buses used to Operate Local Services - now superseded by the
Public
Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 2000.
Take Care of Your Customers - Advice
to Bus and Coach Operators
Published 1996.
A leaflet on customer care.
All the above are available from DPTAC. Other bus and coach related resources
are listed below:
COST 332 Low-Floor Buses
Published 1996
This report draws together information on European operational experience
of low floor buses (LFB), including research data and carefully monitored
trials and to provide manufacturers, operators and local authorities with
an informed assessment of the technological and economic aspect of low
floor buses.
Available at: cordis.europa.eu/cost-transport/home.html
From Workhorse to Thoroughbred: A Better Role for Bus Travel
Published 1999
Daughter document of the Transport White Paper setting out proposals
for bus policy.
Available from DfT Free Literature 0870 1226 236 and www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/buses/gen/fromworkhorsetothoroughbreda3567
Maritime
Designing and Operating Passenger Vessels and Passenger Shore Infrastructure: Guidance on Meeting the Needs of Persons with Reduced Mobility (Consultation closes 5 December 2007)
Review of DPTAC guidance: Large passenger ships and passenger infrastructure - final report
Published 2006.
The Design of Large Passenger Ships
and Passenger Infrastructure: Meeting the Needs of Disabled Passengers
Published 2000.
Document for ferry and terminal operators addressing needs of disabled
passengers.
All the above are available from DPTAC. Other ferry and port related
resources are listed below:
The Merchant Shipping
(Passenger Ship Construction: Ships of Classes I II II(a) Regulations
1998 (SI 1998 No.2514)
Available from the Stationery Office
STCW 95 (International Convention on Standards of Training Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers)
SOLAS (Full Edition)
Available from IMO Publication Section on 0207 735 7611
IMO Document
Motoring
DPTAC position statement: road user charging
Published August 2006
Review of the Disabled Persons Parking Scheme (The Blue Badge Scheme): recommendations for change
Published December 2002
Code of Practice on Facilities for Disabled
Motorists at Filling Stations
Published 1998.
Leaflet guide for operators of filling stations
Disabled Persons' Parking
Badge Scheme (The Blue Badge Scheme)
Published 2001.
Register of Driving Instructors for Disabled People
Information concerning driving instructors with disability experience.
Available from Queen Elizabeth's Foundation Mobility Centre 020 8770 1151.
Restrictions on Personal Vehicular
Transport
Published 1988.
Report on the government's proposals to encourage greater use of public
transport, including walking and cycling and reducing reliance on the
private car whilst still meeting the needs of disabled people
Review of the Orange Badge Scheme
Published 1999.
Report reviewing the scheme and giving recommendations for further
review
All the above are available from DPTAC. Other motoring related resources
are listed below
The Blue Badge Scheme: Advisory Leaflet
Provides information on the Blue Badge scheme and eligibility criteria.
Available at www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/access/bluebadge/
Parking for Disabled People, Traffic Advisory Leaflet 05/95
Published 1995
Available at: www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/tpm/tal/parkingmatters/parkingfordisabledpeople
Reciprocal Parking Arrangements for Disabled and Blind People in Europe
Provides information on how the Blue Badge scheme works across Europe
Available at www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/access/bluebadge/
Routes Access & Map Planning (RAMP)
Provides routes in the UK and Europe showing locations of accessible
facilities like toilets.
Available from RAMP on 01743 761181
Taxis / PHVs
Making private hire services more accessible to disabled people
A good practice guide for Private Hire Vehicle operators and drivers.
Available from DPTAC
Advice for Taxi Drivers - Meeting
the Needs of Disabled Passengers
Published 1995.
Leaflet for taxi drivers containing a good practice guide in providing
taxi services for elderly and disabled passengers
Available from DPTAC
Guidance on Training for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers in Disability
Issues. (to be added to the website)
Published 1997.
Booklet for licensing authorities to assist them to introduce training
for taxi and private hire services to respond to the travel needs of disabled
passengers
Available from DPTAC
Guidelines for the Establishment
of Taxicard Schemes
Published 1996.
Advice booklet on setting up a taxicard scheme
Available from DPTAC
All the above are available from DPTAC. Other taxi and minicabs (private
hire vehicles) related resources are listed below:
Travelling with Assistance Dogs in Taxis: Advice for Disabled People
also version for taxi drivers
Available from DfT Free Literature 0870 1226 236
www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/access/taxis/pubs/general/travellingwithassistancedogs6148
Trains
Disabled Persons Protection Policies (DPPPs)
Advice to Short-listed Bidders for Rail Franchises
Letter sent to all short listed bidders giving advice on what to include
in the rail re-franchise process.
The above are available from DPTAC. Other rail related resources are
listed below:
Cost 335 Passengers' Accessibility of Heavy Rail Systems
Published 1999
The purpose of this report is to provide guidance on best practice
in meeting the needs of rail travellers with reduced mobility. The report
deals with the technical and economic issues involved in achieving access
to rolling stock and to stations and with issues of information.
Available at: cordis.europa.eu/cost-transport/home.html
Guidance to Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 1998
To be published 2001
Available from DfT mu@dft.gsi.gov.uk
Meeting the needs of disabled passengers
Published 1994 (new edition forthcoming - see below)
Available from Strategic Rail Authority Fax: 020 7654 6010
Train and Station Services for Disabled Passengers: a Code of Practice
To be published in 2001
Available from Strategic Rail Authority Fax: 020 7654 6010
Guidance on Disabled Persons Protection Policies
To be published in 2001
Available from Strategic Rail Authority Fax: 020 7654 6010
Travel information
Legibility of Timetables, Books
and Leaflets
Published 1996.
Booklet setting out a code of good practice for legibility in transport
timetables, books and leaflets. The Association of transport Co-ordinating
Officers (ATCO) is currently producing new guidance in consultation with
DPTAC
All the above are available from DPTAC. Other travel information related
resources are listed below:
Personal Mobility
Walking and pedestrian environment related resources are listed below:
DPTAC revised statement on shared surfaces
Published 2008
DPTAC postion statement on Shopmobility
Published 2006
Encouraging Walking: Advice to local authorities
Published 2000
Available from DfT Charging and Local Transport Division 3
e-mail: cycle_walk@dft.gsi.gov.uk
and
www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/walking/
How to Choose a Powered Vehicle
Available from Queen Elizabeth's Foundation Mobility Centre
Tel: 020 8770 1151 and www.qefd.org
Inclusive Mobility
Available from DfT, e-mail: miu@dft.gsi.gov.uk
Guidance on the use of Tactile Paving Surfaces
Published 1998
Available from DfT Free Literature 0870 1226 236 and
www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/access/peti/guidanceontheuseoftactilepav6167
Older People: their Transport Needs and Requirements
Published 2001
Available from DfT Free Literature 0870 1226 236 and
www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/inclusion/older/
LTN2/95 The Design of Pedestrian Crossings
Published 2001
Available from the Stationery Office
Personal Security Issues in Pedestrian Journeys
Published 1999
Available from DfT Free Literature and on website:
www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/crime/personalsecurity/personalsecurityissuesinpede3005
Reducing Mobility Handicaps - Towards a barrier free environment
(to be replaced by the Inclusive Mobility)
Photocopies available from The Institution of Highways and Transportation
Tel: 020 7387 2525 - Web: www.iht.org.uk
Sense and Accessibility: How to improve access on the countryside
paths, routes and trails for people with mobility impairments.
Published 1999
Available from Countryside Agency Publications Tel: 0870 12064666
Traffic Advisory Leaflet 4/91: Audible and Tactile Signals at Pelican
Crossings
Published 1991
Available from DfT Charging and Local Transport Division, 76 Marsham
Street, London, SW1P 4DR
Traffic Advisory Leaflet 5/91: Audible and Tactile Signals at Signal
Controlled Junctions
Published 1991
Available from DfT Charging and Local Transport Division, 76 Marsham
Street, London, SW1P 4DR
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