Accessibility and Public Transport Research at UCL
Accessible Bus Routes in Brighton and Hove
Funding
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Brighton and Hove Council
Description
The project team is working with Brighton and Hove Council on the progressive
development of accessible bus stops in Brighton and Hove. We helped the
local engineers develop skills in the design of accessible bus stops along
two routes which cross the city. This included an audit of all the bus
stops on these routes and an assessment of what would be required to make
them accessible.
Bus stop in Brighton showing a very small horizontal gap
between the bus and the platform.
We carried out a review of the project during 2000 to see whether or
not the bus stops were performing as expected, and to obtain views of residents,
traders, pedestrians passengers and bus drivers about the new stop designs.
The review showed that the stops had improved accessibility for people
using these stops and that in general, passengers, drivers and pedestrians
are satisfied with the outcome. The project is now moving forward to improve
public participation in the design and implementation process.
Contact
Nick Tyler (supervisor)
Martha Caiaffa (research fellow)
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