PROVISION FOR THE HANDICAPPED. DISABLED ON TYNE AND WEAR

For a relatively modest percentage increase in the capital cost, metro has been built to accommodate a wide range of disabled passengers, although in some cases with considerable additional constructions at stations. Good design has enabled facilities for the majority of passengers to be of benefit to the ambulatory handicapped and disabled; whilst special facilities for wheelchair users have been of an advantage to others, particularly mothers with prams. The County Council is responsible for fares policy and operates an extensive concessionary fares scheme.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Federation of Pedestrians

  Van Montfoortlaan 11
  2596 SN The Hague,   Netherlands 
• Authors:
  • Howard, D F
• Publication Date: 1981

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 171-179
• Serial:
  • VOICE OF THE PEDESTRIAN
  • Issue Number: 16

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Accessibility; Aged; Capital costs; Mobility; Persons with disabilities; Public transit; Rail transit stations; Railroad stations; Rapid transit; Structural design
• Identifier Terms: Tyne and Wear Metro
• Old TRIS Terms: Station design
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Society; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00399761
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 31 1985 12:00AM