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Creative Solutions to Increase Access

Accessible transport includes the taxi rank and car park

Hook

The last 30 metres of a journey can decide whether the whole trip works.

What the draft proposes

Identifiable lead stops plus accessible loading, taxi and parking arrangements, with staged transitions for specified existing assets.

Why it matters

It improves first- and last-mile access across ownership boundaries.

What providers can do now

Create a shared inventory with road managers, taxi stakeholders and station owners.

Discussion prompt

Who owns the barriers between your accessible station entrance and the kerb?

CTA

Plan an accessible interchange audit with us.

Source note

Based on sections 8.9–8.13 of the 2025 exposure draft. It is not final law.