Compliance with guidance on infrastructure for walking and wheelchairs

[Robinlovelace]

[Robinlovelace]

To what extent can OSM data be used to assess compliance with guidance on walking and wheelchair access, e.g. from the LTN295 (superceded by traffic signs manual).

[GretaTimaite]

Inclusive Mobility (2005) and Guidance on the use of tactile paving surfaces (2007) seem to be the key documents for inclusive and accessible planning. There have been recent reports exploring the need for it to be updated (conclusion: documents need to be updated: include a broader understanding of disability (e.g. people mental health challenges), review and update references, does not take into consideration modern infrastructure (e.g., touch screens)). See: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-mobility-and-tactile-paving-guidance-review https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessible-public-realm-updating-guidance-and-further-research

[GretaTimaite]

Inclusive Mobility Guide (2005) has been updated on 10 Jan, 2022. The newest guide is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-mobility-making-transport-accessible-for-passengers-and-pedestrians

[Robinlovelace]

Great find Greta, that is v. useful.

[GretaTimaite]

Function (in-progress) for recategorizing OSM based on inclusive mobility guide: https://github.com/udsleeds/openinfra/blob/main/test-code/im_get.Rmd