friendly such as dropping or removing kerbs, and/or clearing railings but which are creating a problem for blind or visually impaired people. This is because things such as kerbs and railings are used to orientate themselves, and without them it make it difficult to navigate. It can also make it unsafe; if you are unaware you have reached the end of the pavement because there is no longer a kerb you could walk out in front of traffic. Taxicard if you have one but don’t use it within 2 years it is – stopped Group agreed disabled people with a range of impairments should be involved in all planning stages Train platforms: announcements & ramps SP discussed issue in regards to announcements at train platforms. Should be 2 separate announcements 1) to advise the train will shortly be arriving giving time to prepare and 2) when the train is pulling into the station Some stations only have 2) whilst others have no announcements. This gives no time to prepare for the train’s arrival SP has approached SW trains without success they have – advised it is switched off due to pollution SW trains losing franchise in August 29th so will be worth linking in with new provider AW advised that whilst Whitton station is accessible, there is no ramp on the platform Action: Raise group issues at Mobility & Transport Forum PL Advise of date/s of next meeting SP Hate crime AW advised that she was unable to attend the last meeting at York House. Group agreed that AW would advised if she is unable to go so that someone else can attend to represent the group AW Action: AW to advise if she is unable to attend any in the future so that a representative from the group can attend Any Other Business
friendly such as dropping or removing kerbs, and/or clearing railings but which are creating a problem for blind or visually impaired people. This is because things such as kerbs and railings are used to orientate themselves, and without them it make it difficult to navigate. It can also make it unsafe; if you are unaware you have reached the end of the pavement because there is no longer a kerb you could walk out in front of traffic. Taxicard – if you have one but don’t use it within 2 years it is stopped Group agreed disabled people with a range of impairments should be involved in all planning stages Train platforms: announcements & ramps SP discussed issue in regards to announcements at train platforms. Should be 2 separate announcements 1) to advise the train will shortly be arriving giving time to prepare and 2) when the train is pulling into the station Some stations only have 2) whilst others have no announcements. This gives no time to prepare for the train’s arrival SP has approached SW trains without success – they have advised it is switched off due to pollution SW trains losing franchise in August 29th so will be worth linking in with new provider AW advised that whilst Whitton station is accessible, there is no ramp on the platform Action: Raise group issues at Mobility & Transport Forum Advise of date/s of next meeting PL SP Hate crime AW advised that she was unable to attend the last meeting at York House. Group agreed that AW would advised if she is unable to go so that someone else can attend to represent the group Action: AW to advise if she is unable to attend any in the future so that a representative from the group can attend AW Any Other Business