Measuring Accessible Journeys

“Disability is the process which happens when one group of people create barriers by designing a world only for their way of living, taking no account of the impairments other people have.” New Zealand Disability Strategy 2001 What is Disability?

Measuring Accessible Journeys Background –A journey of thinking –Regional Transport Committee –A Street Accessibility Audit in Otorohanga: Patterns of common barriers –Developing a method for data collection –People who use mobility aids: something visible that could be automated

Measuring Accessible Journeys Initial data: demonstrating difference Burdett, B. (2015) Measuring accessible journeys: a tool to enable participation Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Municipal Engineer 168 (2),

–Summary stats –Disability and perceptions of transport –Disability and use of transport –Disability and participation –Views of transport professionals Kiwi Transport Survey

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I use a wheelchair to get out and about. Even being pushed by a helper it is very hard to steer a straight line. Street crossings are usually steep and deep to negotiate. Tree roots do lift the surface and are not easily seen. Councils seem to be very reluctant to remedy this problem as we wheelchair users are in the minority and therefore unimportant. Male aged years, Canterbury Source: ‘Views on Transport in New Zealand’ CCS Disability Action Waikato ‘Measuring Accessible Journeys’ project, Think Differently fund, Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand

Sometimes it can be excruciating to step down from a bus onto the street surface. Female aged 65-74, Wellington Source: ‘Views on Transport in New Zealand’ CCS Disability Action Waikato ‘Measuring Accessible Journeys’ project, Think Differently fund, Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand

I would love to use public transport more often, but trips end up taking way too long to plan. It's a bit difficult to know in advance what buses I can even get on and off. I can't afford the risk of being stranded somewhere. Female aged years, Auckland Source: ‘Views on Transport in New Zealand’ CCS Disability Action Waikato ‘Measuring Accessible Journeys’ project, Think Differently fund, Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand

Some bus drivers are on auto pilot they don't notice disabilities, don't kneel the bus and take off before you are seated. Male aged >74 years, Auckland Source: ‘Views on Transport in New Zealand’ CCS Disability Action Waikato ‘Measuring Accessible Journeys’ project, Think Differently fund, Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand

Participation in different activities

I indicated that I never go to parks - that is because I have a bad knee and cannot walk far without discomfort. I have an operation coming up in 5 weeks for that. Then I will enjoy parks again. Female aged over 75 years, Auckland Source: ‘Views on Transport in New Zealand’ CCS Disability Action Waikato ‘Measuring Accessible Journeys’ project, Think Differently fund, Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand

–231 responses –58% consultants, –29% local government, 13% NZTA, universities –52% involved in strategic transport planning at least ‘sometimes’ Views of Transport Professionals

Is there adequate consideration of different modes in transport planning? Views of Transport Professionals

Are design standards and data adequate? Views of Transport Professionals

Do we prioritise according to peoples’ needs? Views of Transport Professionals

Access and Mobility Business Case

+ Effective service provision + Independent mobility: Driving and parking Cycling Walking Public transport People living their lives

Access and Mobility Business Case Community and family

Where to from here with data: Economics Transport professionals Links with health Open to opportunities! Ripple effect of MAJ

Ripple effect of MAJ Background: Street Accessibility Audits Links with data Asset Management Process (MERI) Literature review Academic research Street Accessibility Audits Infrastructure inspections ranked according to safety risk and access barriers Recommendations to Councils Local community engagement Staff engagement National Disability community engagement Prioritise work programmes

Ripple effect of MAJ (Measuring Accessible Journeys) Measuring Accessible Journeys Generates data to provide evidence for transport system, practice change and business case development Links to academia Disabled persons’ groups Transport Domain Plan Waikato Region Access and Mobility Safer Journeys: what about pedestrians? Urban speed limits: speed management demonstration project Hamilton City Council: Network Operating Framework Five Cross Roads Example Household Travel Survey: mobility? Trafinz leadership award!

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