Accessibility and the Bus System
Concepts to Practice

Presents the theory and practice of accessibility and how this integrates into the real world of transportation. This book details the process of designing an accessible bus system, from the underlying principles to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation. It is for those seeking to develop and implement accessibility policy in other areas.

In today's society everyone should be able to access the bus system and obtain the benefits it offers. "Accessibility and the Bus System", presents the theory and practice of accessibility and how this integrates into the real world of transportation. This indispensable new book details the process of designing an accessible bus system from the underlying principles through to the practical implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Bus stop design, interaction with traffic, and urban and rural systems are all examined in-depth. The processes involved in, and the outcomes of, a number of different approaches to public participation are also detailed. Essentially practical in scope, the book features important new developments in conceptual thinking, along with the very latest information for comprehensive theoretical design. "Accessibility and the Bus System" will be an invaluable resource for local authorities, transport engineers and transport planners. It will also be a concise reference tool for anyone, seeking to develop and implement accessibility policy in other areas.

Philosophy and Approach
* Society
* Accessibility Issues
* Transport ProvisionExisiting Systems * Public Transport Systems
* Policy Context
* Accessibility and Networks
* Users Perspectives
* Bus NeedsOperational Impacts of Bus Stops * Buses and Bus Stops
* Bus Stop Capacity Issues
* Bus Stop Analysis
* Traffic Issues at Bus StopsBus Stop Infrastructure * Bus Stop Design
* Design of Accessible Bus Stops - Approaching Practice
* Excalibur Bus Stops Layouts
* Excalibur Bus Stops in ServiceInformation and Communication Along the Journey Chain * Specific User Needs
* ExamplesInvolving the Public * General Issues
* Public Participation Case StudiesAccessible Public Transport in Rural Areas * Background
* Vehicle
* Development of a Local Passenger Bus ServiceConclusions