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Improving safety and accessibility at level crossings for disabled pedestrians

Status of Publication: Published/Completed
Date produced: 2011
Authoring organisation/Author affiliation: Rail Safety and Standards Board
Type of Resource: Research
Impairment area(s): Mobility
Transport mode(s): Train, Walking & Wheeling
Journey stage: Unspecified
Region: Great Britain

Document summary

This research investigated what facilities should be included in the next generation of level crossing designs for pedestrians with disabilities to improve accessibility and reduce risk. This research was carried out on behalf of the Road-Rail Interface Safety Group and in conjunction with the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (Rail) (DPTAC), to help inform the upgrade and/or renewal of public road level crossings so as to take account of the accessibility issues facing disabled pedestrians.

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