Delivering Effective Access and Inclusion
Course Overview
This course provides an introduction into the area of accessibility and public transport integration. Drawing on a range of case studies and approaches, this course examines the latest access and inclusion agenda as it relates to public transport and interchange, the role of the community transport and taxi sector, station travel planning and multimodal access to rail, as well as BRT and more conventional bus and rail integration. The key role of active travel to stimulate greater use of public transport and the types of interchange and ‘last mile’ improvements needed to encourage this will also be covered.
The course will outline the latest thinking on access, diversity and inclusion as set out in DfT’s Inclusive Transport Strategy, as well as explaining the main principles of the Equality Act.
The course, run in an interactive workshop format, will also look at the implications of regulations including the PSVAR requirements and the Office of Rail and Road’s Accessible Transport Policy. Finally it will consider the role of station travel plans and how these tools can be used to provide holistic accessibility solutions.
Who should attend
The course has been developed for professionals involved in any aspect of access and integration wishing to develop their knowledge and competence; ranging from local authority and integrated transport authority transport planners, bus and train operating companies, consultants, and property and development management professionals through to those involved in travel promotion, access projects, behavioural change, public health and wellbeing. community engagement and community transport. The course will also give helpful background technical knowledge to diversity and inclusion specialists within a Human Resources environment.
Upcoming Dates
19 March 2026
Email info@ptrc-training.co.uk for further information and registration.