Transport in Norwich

Age Friendly Ireland has developed comprehensive guidelines to make train stations more accessible and user-friendly for older adults.

The CIHT (Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation) resource on Planning for Walking includes considerations for disabled pedestrians, which is crucial for urban planners designing inclusive streetscapes.

This website out lines the Motability Scheme which was was set up to provide disabled people with safe, reliable and affordable cars. You can use this scheme to lease a car or powered wheelchair or scooter if you have been awarded a qualifying benefit which lasts at least 12 months.

As part of the Later Life Provider Network, we recently asked over 50s for their views on local transport. They didn’t hold back in telling us the good, the bad and the ugly! This report was developed following research by the LaterLife Provider Network in Norfolk & Waveney. It outlines the results of the survey, and recommendations for making transport in Norfolk & Waveney better for older people. They are now be working with councils and organisations locally to try and turn the recommendations into reality.

The Blue Badge scheme operates all over the United Kingdom (UK) but there are local differences. You need to apply and the application is processed by the local authority.

The Disabled Persons Railcard, will get you 1/3 off travel on the National Rail network in Great Britain. Either a digital or phyiscal railcard can be purchased if eligible.

This RNIB report details common issues faced by blind and partially sighted people when making journeys. It also includes a checklist and details of services for transport providers.

This Sustrans research was produced with Transport for All. This provides recommendations made by disabled people to help decision-makers, and local and national government transport and planning teams make places and streets better for people.

This printed guide is a document is from the UK Governments Department of Transport, this is a best practice guide on improving access to public transport and creating a barrier-free pedestrian environment.

This document is from the UK Governments Department of Transport, this is a best practice guide on improving access to public transport and creating a barrier-free pedestrian environment.

A guide to best practice on improving access to public transport and creating a barrier-free pedestrian environment.

The Access for All: Best Practice Guidance document is a comprehensive resource for transport planners. It can be used to: Design inclusive pedestrian environments. Plan accessible public transport infrastructure. Implement wayfinding systems for people with visual impairments. Ensure parking facilities are accessible.

The Department for Transport's Inclusive Mobility guide offers comprehensive advice on designing accessible public transport systems and pedestrian environments. Planners can use this to ensure new developments meet accessibility standards.