Bus Stop Disability Access Upgrade
Council is currently upgrading its public bus stops to improve access. Many of the stops being upgraded were identified through community consultation, which ran during 2008 with people with disabilities and seniors. The upgrades are aimed at improving access for the whole community, particularly people with disabilities, people with medical conditions or temporary injuries, and seniors.
The program will result in upgrades to more than half of the city’s bus stops by 2012. All bus stops will be made compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act – Disability Standards on Accessible Public Transport, by 2022.
Queensland Transport has secured grant funding to contribute towards the Program and assist locals Councils with the access upgrades.
Program details
There are three main types of bus stops in regional Queensland.
- Regular – will be installed where there are low passenger volumes or are used by outbound services. These stops have low frequency bus services and are generally located in outer suburban or non-urban areas.
- Intermediate – servicing locations where there are moderate passenger volumes. They are predominantly located in suburban areas, and targeted transport corridors.
- Premium/Signature – servicing locations where there are moderate to high passenger volumes. These stops are predominantly located at major attractions such as CBD's and shopping centres.
Council's Program will consist of upgrades to all three types of bus stops in suitable areas. Council has committed approximately $700,000 to the 2008 Program commencing March to June 2008. Most bus stops will be operating as normal during the upgrades.
Benefits
The Program will result in improved access to our city's bus stops and easier access to public transport. Seniors and people with disabilities will greatly benefit from the upgrades with the aid of tactile markers, improved wheelchair access and allocated wheelchair waiting area.
Manly Street bus stop scheduled for upgrade
Upgraded Hope Island bus stop
Related links
Queensland Transport Bus Stop Upgrade- Disability Services Queensland
- Transport Standards
- Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Contact us
For more information about the Gold Coast Bus Stop Access Upgrade, contact Council on (07) 5667 3824.
For bus stop advertising bookings and enquiries, contact Absee Media on (07) 5591 6611.
