Category Archives: Accessible transport

Accessible public transport

Graeme Innes article on aviation

Posted on January 31, 2012 by editor

Graeme’s latest post on ABC RampUp

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Announcements on trains

Posted on December 15, 2011 by editor

Update on Graeme Innes complaints about lack of announcements on trains is available in the latest PIAC e-bulletin

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Transport standards review released

Posted on June 3, 2011 by editor

The first 5 year review of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport is now available including the Commonwealth Government response. See also Ministers’ press release

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Application for temporary exemption: Redline Buses (Tasmania)

Posted on May 20, 2011 by editor

The Commission has received an application (attached, RTF format) under clause 31A of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT) from Redline buses, Tasmania in relation to inter-city services operated by them. Application Redline advise that in 2010 they … Continue reading →

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Application for temporary exemption: Victoria regional bus services

Posted on May 20, 2011 by editor

Note: This application has been withdrawn

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Productivity Commission inquiry on airports

Posted on December 24, 2010 by editor

The scope of this inquiry appears to include access issues. http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/inquiry/airport-regulation

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International Day of People with Disability 2010

Posted on December 3, 2010 by editor

New from the Commission today: Guidelines on bus stop accessibility; and a new version of our Web Acessibility Advisory Notes.   See also press release remembering Angus Downie and John Stott: architects of accessible transport New from Government: Media Access report released - … Continue reading →

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