§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what research he has conducted into improving the pedestrian environment for the disabled; if he will place a copy of results in the Library; and if he will list schemes introduced in the last two years to improve the pedestrian environment for the disabled. [66613]
§ Mr. JamiesonMy Department has carried out a wide range of research over a number of years aimed at improving access to the pedestrian environment for disabled people. Research findings have been disseminated in the form of guidance for local authorities and others.
We are currently finalising a comprehensive guidance document based on research to establish best practice in providing for disabled people both in the pedestrian environment and in transport infrastructure. "Inclusive Mobility—A Guide to Best Practice on Pedestrian and Transport Infrastructure" has been produced by my 213W Department with support from Transport for London, the Institution of Highways and Transportation, the County Surveyor's Society, the Association of Transport Co-ordinating Officers and the Passenger Transport Executive Group. The guidance will help local authorities and transport providers to understand and fulfil their duties under Part III of the Disability Discrimination Act 1985. I will place a copy in the Library when it is published.
We do not hold details of individual schemes that have been introduced by local authorities.