Publications and resources
Publications
Tram Accessibility Forum (March 2011)
Public Transport Victoria held a Tram Accessibility Forum to discuss a trial looking at ways to address the gap between Combino trams and tram platforms. The presentations also covered a range of operational issues. For more information or a copy of the presentations, please contact: [email protected]
Accessible Public Transport in Victoria Action Plan 2006-12 (September 2006)
The Accessible Public Transport in Victoria Action Plan 2006-12 action plan provides a long term strategy for delivering accessible bus, train, tram and taxi services throughout Victoria.
Client Design Requirements for Accessible Tram Stops (December 2010)
The Client Design Requirements for Accessible Tram Stops represent Public Transport Victoria's requirements that planners, designers, engineers and project managers need to take into account when developing a tram stop for Melbourne.
Maintaining Mobility: The Transition from Driver to Non-driver (November 2007)
The policy framework report Maintaining Mobility: The Transition from Driver to Non-driver was developed to inform discussion and identify practical actions to help senior Victorians maintain their mobility as they reduce and stop driving. For more information, visit the Department of Transport website.
Pedestrian Access Strategy (September 2010)
The Pedestrian Access Strategy sets out a vision for a more pedestrian-friendly transport system for Victorians, to encourage more Victorians to walk, especially for short trips. For more information, visit the Department of Transport website.
Resources
Knowing where and when accessible infrastructure and services are available is a vital step in improving access for Seniors Victorians, students, low income earners and people with special needs.
All links below are to external websites and open in a new window.
Mobility and access maps
- Transport maps for local areas
- National Public Toilet Map Victoria
- City of Melbourne CBD Mobility Map
Useful links
- SORT Clearing House
- Commonwealth Social Inclusion Board
- Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS)
- Victorian Community Transport Association (VCTA)
- Metro Trains
- Yarra Trams
- V/Line
- Australian Human Rights Commission
- Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
- Transport Integration Act 2010