Why legislation is not enough…
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Why legislation is not enough…
What this presentation aims to do…• Brief overview of legislative framework • Brief discussion on why this is not enough to
ensure good accessibility outcomes to public transport for older people and people with a disability – with examples
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Why legislation is not enough…
Relevant legislation in Victoria:• Transport Integration Act 2010
– Social and economic inclusion • Disability Discrimination Act 1992
– Eliminate discrimination on grounds of disability– Equal rights before the law– Promote recognition and acceptance
• Disability Standard for Accessible Public Transport 2002 – Improve access for people with a disability
• Equal Opportunity Act 2010– People are treated equally; positive burden
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Why legislation is not enough…
Benefits:• Establishes requirements• Provides people with a process to challenge
actions/inaction
Issues:• Open to interpretation • Inconsistent application• Compliance focused
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Status: Pre-upgrade
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Status: Post Upgrade
Issue: Has this upgrade improved accessibility?
Really?
Really Really?
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Issue: Typical regional/rural stop, note absence of pavement, drainage ditch and nearby trees.
Implications for upgrade – expensive, with little accessibility benefits.
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Issues: Everything.Notice: stop located on steep grade, no pavement, no crossing point.
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Status: Post Upgrade
Issue: Nice stop. How do you get to it? How does the bus get to it?
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Why legislation is not enough…
• Examples of policy in this space are:– CDR for Accessible Tram Stops– Bus Stop Upgrade Framework– Station Policy (draft)
• What difference does is make?• Defines success and how it should be
achieved…
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Issue: Should we upgrade this site, given it’s in the middle of nowhere?
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Scenario: Two sets of closely spaced stops
Logic: 400m catchment of stop means closely located stops need not be upgraded. Passengers may reach an accessible stop within 5 minutes walk.
Upgrade Stop
Do Not Upgrade Stop
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Why legislation is not enough…
• So what is policy?• Good policy defines success and explains why
an outcome is desirable.• It guides how decisions should be made which
improves consistency and reliability in achieving outcomes;
• And means that few decisions are left to individuals.
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Network approach to accessibility – expanding accessibility exponentially
1 accessible bus route(2 accessible loading points)
1 accessible bus route2 accessible tram stops
1 accessible bus/tram interchange
1 corridor option 6 corridor options
1 accessible bus route3 accessible tram stops
1 accessible bus/tram interchange1 accessible tram/tram interchange
10 corridor options
+1 interchange= 5 additional options
+2 interchanges= 9 additional options
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