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Criteria For Use Of Mobility Aids On Public Transport Summary
ILC Reference NO 51:80:001
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
Short Description
Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport were introduced in 2002. These standards have specific design criteria aimed to assist passengers using mobility aids when using public transport. Designers and suppliers of mobility aids are asked to comply with these criteria.
A copy of the brochure titled 'Safer Travel for passengers using mobility aids on public transport' can be downloaded from the website
www.transport.act.gov.au
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SUMMARY OF CRITERIA FOR USE OF MOBILITY AIDS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Weight: a boarding device (eg ramp) must be able to transport a total
weight of up to 300kg.
Allocated Space: fit within an allocated space of 1300mm x 800mm
Manoeuvrability: turn180 degrees within an area of 2070mm x 1540mm
Wheels: should be able to:
* cross a horizontal gap up to 40mm wide
* mount a vertical rise (bump) up to 12mm
* cross grating gaps up to 13mm wide and 150mm long
Brakes: have effective braking systems to maintain stability.
Ramps: negotiate:
* a 1:14 grade unassisted (eg ramp)
* a 1:8 grade where the ramp is less than 1520mm and
* a grade of 1:4 grade with assistance (eg ramp)
Head height: negotiate a taxi door height of 1400mm
Anchoring devices: have appropriate anchoring points if needed by
transport operators or providers
Batteries: comply with regulations governing the carriage of batteries on
public transport.
Section 132(1) of the Road Transport (Public Transport Services) Regulation 2002 states that it is an offence to carry a wheelchair in a wheelchair accessible taxi unless it can be safely and securely attached to the taxi. This means that anchoring devices must be included if a person in a wheelchair is to be transported in a taxi.
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