Ergonomic Standards for Pedestrian Areas for Disabled People

Abstract

This working paper is one of a series (WP252, 253, 254, 255, 274, 275), describing work undertaken under contract to TRRL investigating design guidance for pedestrian areas and footways to satisfy the needs of disabled and elderly people. This Working Paper reports on interviews conducted with disabled people in York and Beverley to investigate problems encountered when accessing and moving about within pedestrianised town centres, and their perceived importance. In addition, data was collected on travel characteristics, including reasons for nonvisitation where appropriate