The Equality Act 2010 places a duty on service providers to make reasonable adjustments where disability puts people at a disadvantage. That applies to highway authorities and transport operators.
Developing an inclusive public travel network has a substantial and positive effect on society. An estimated 20% of the adult population has a disability. That is 11.7 million people. The Institute for Employment Studies (1999) valued their spending power at £51.3bn. Those figures continue to increase dramatically as UK demographics shift towards an increasingly elderly population.
At Hup Initiatives we provide full ‘Inclusivity’ auditing, design advice and general commentary services to local authorities, developers, architects and members of the public. Our expertise covers (but is not limited to):
- Footways, footpaths and pedestrian areas
- Bus stops and associated waiting environments
- Crossing points – controlled/ uncontrolled
- Parking/ Taxi Ranks
- Access to Transport Facilities
- Lifts
- Platform Rail Services: Off-Street & On Street
- Seating and Waiting Areas
- Signage
We are comfortable leading on area wide audits, or more localized and bespoke design advice. Our services help ensure that local and highway authorities continue to make the urban environment an inclusive space for all.
For further information contact us on 020 8690 9942, or email info@huphuphup.com