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  • DPTAC Publications
    • Annual report 2000
    • Annual report 1999
    • Annual report 1998
    • Annual report 1997
    • Who we are and what we do (Adobe Acrobat - 39kb)

  • Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments
    • Transport (Scotland) Act 2001
    • Freedom of Information Act 2000
    • Transport Act 2000
    • The Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations 2000
    • The Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Amendment) Regulations 2000
    • Greater London Authority Act 1999
    • The Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 1998
    • The Rail Vehicle (Exemption Applications) Regulations 1998
    • Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c50)
    • Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)
    • Transport Act 1985

  • Access for all
    • A new deal for transport: better for everyone
    • Accessible public transport infrastructure: guidelines for the design of interchanges, terminals and stops
    • Briefing for multi modal study teams
    • DRC code of practice on rights of access to goods, facilities, services and premises
    • Design and operation of accessible public transport
    • Disability Discrimination Act information
    • ECMT charter on access to transport services and infrastructure
    • From exclusion to inclusion
    • Good practice guide for the development of local transport plans
    • Guidance on full local transport plans
    • Older people: their transport needs and requirements
    • Sign design guide: a guide to inclusive signage
    • Social exclusion and the provision and availability of public transport 2000
    • Transport 2010: the 10 year plan (paragraphs 6.5-6.6)

  • Air travel
    • Access to air travel
    • Advice for disabled flyers
    • CAA guidance on seating restrictions
    • Code of practice on access to air travel for disabled people
    • Top 10 tips for airport staff

  • Buildings
    • The Arts Council of England National Lottery Funding Capital Programme: access guidelines and checklist
    • The Building Regulations (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998 No.2561)
    • New Approved Document on Part M of the Building Regulations Part M: Access and Facilities for Disabled People (1999 Edition)

  • Buses
    • Accessibility specification for small buses designed to carry 9 to 22 passengers (inclusive)
    • Accessibility specification for small buses for between 9 and 22 passengers
    • COST 332: low-floor buses
    • From workhorse to thoroughbred: a better role for bus travel
    • It's a bloody nuisance
    • Public service vehicle accessibility regulations 2000
    • Re-statement of recommended specifications for buses used to operate local services
    • Recommended specifications for low-floor buses
    • Take care of your customers - advice to bus and coach operators

  • Ferries
    • The design of large passenger ships and passenger infrastructure: meeting the needs of disabled passengers
    • The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ship Construction: Ships of Classes I II II(a) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998 No.2514)
    • SOLAS (International Maritime Organisation)
    • STCW 95 (International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers)

  • Motoring
    • The Blue Badge Scheme: advisory leaflet
    • Code of practice on facilities for disabled motorists at filling stations
    • Disabled Persons' Parking Badge Scheme (The Blue Badge Scheme)
    • Parking for disabled people (Traffic Advisory Leaflet - 05/95)
    • Reciprocal parking arrangements for disabled and blind people in europe
    • Register of driving instructors for disabled people
    • Restrictions on personal vehicular transport
    • Review of the Orange Badge Scheme
    • Routes access and map planning (RAMP)

  • Taxis
    • Advice for taxi drivers: meeting the needs of disabled passengers
    • Guidelines for the establishment of taxicard schemes
    • Guidance on training for taxi and private hire drivers in disability issues
    • Travelling with assistance dogs in taxis: advice for disabled people
    • Travelling with assistance dogs in taxis: advice for taxi drivers

  • Trains
    • Advice to short-listed bidders for rail franchises
    • COST 335: passengers' accessibility of heavy rail systems
    • Guidance on disabled persons protection policies
    • Guidance to Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 1998
    • Meeting the needs of disabled passengers
    • Train and station services for disabled passengers: a code of practice

  • Travel information
    • Legibility of timetables, books and leaflets

  • Walking
    • Audible and tactile signals at pelican crossings (Traffic Advisory Leaflet - 4/91)
    • Audible and tactile signals at signal controlled junctions (Traffic Advisory Leaflet - 5/91)
    • Encouraging walking: advice to local authorities
    • Guidance on the use of tactile paving surfaces
    • How to choose a powered vehicle
    • Inclusive mobility
    • LTN2/95: the design of pedestrian crossings
    • Older people: their transport needs and requirements
    • Personal security issues in the pedestrian journeys
    • Reducing mobility handicaps: towards a barrier free environment
    • Sense and accessibility: how to improve access on the countryside paths, routes and trails for people with mobility impairments

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