Contents
Contributors vii
Preface xi
Acknowledgements xiii
Current and Recent Projects Undertaken by the Accessibility
Research Group xv
Chapter 1 Philosophy and Approach 1
Chapter 2 Existing Systems 25
Chapter 3 Accessibility and Networks 55
Chapter 4 Operational Impacts of Bus Stops 99
Chapter 5 Bus Stop Infrastructure 139
Chapter 6 Information and Communication along the Journey Chain 237
Chapter 7 Involving the Public 257
Chapter 8 An Accessible Rural Bus Service: The Cumbria Plusbus 289
Chapter 9 Conclusions 357
Bibliography 367
Appendix 1 Contract Document Topics 373
Appendix 2 Timetable and Fare Table 377
Appendix 3 Bus Stop Locations Leaflet 383
Appendix 4 Braille Timetable 393
Appendix 5 Tactile Bus Route Map 409