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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
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
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
Status: Pre-upgrade
Why legislation is not enough…
Status: Post Upgrade
Issue: Has this upgrade improved accessibility?
Really?
Really Really?
Why legislation is not enough…
Issue: Typical regional/rural stop, note absence of pavement, drainage ditch and nearby trees.
Implications for upgrade – expensive, with little accessibility benefits.
Why legislation is not enough…
Issues: Everything.Notice: stop located on steep grade, no pavement, no crossing point.
Why legislation is not enough…
Status: Post Upgrade
Issue: Nice stop. How do you get to it? How does the bus get to it?
Why legislation is not enough…
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…
Issue: Should we upgrade this site, given it’s in the middle of nowhere?
Why legislation is not enough…
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
Why legislation is not enough…
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.
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
Why legislation is not enough…
Why legislation is not enough…