Built Environment and Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Even the most accessible public transport system will not cater for all of the travel needs of people with disabilities. This could be due to the severity of a person's disability or because there is no appropriate service available in their locality. Many people with disabilities use private cars, taxis and other door-to-door services as their main means of getting around. It is important, therefore, that the quality of the built environment and the facilities it provides accommodate the particular needs of people with disabilities. PPS 3 "Access, Movement and Parking" contains operational planning policy and further guidance in this regard.