Major delays to step-free access improvements

There are 270 Tube stations in London, but only 81 of these are described by TfL as being ‘step-free’. A further half of these do not have level boarding from platform to train and so require the use of manual boarding ramps. Last weekend, BBC Politics followed TfA Trustee Jeff Harvey on a trip from Walthamstow […]
TfA supports the call for full tactile paving installation across the rail network

The tragic and avoidable death of Cleveland Gervais, a 53-year-old visually impaired man who was hit by a train after falling onto the tracks, was horrifying and has laid bare the appalling lack of consideration given to the safety of blind and visually impaired passengers. A recent report by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) […]
Victory as Govia Thameslink Railway commit to keeping wheelchair spaces clear of bikes

Transport for All are today celebrating the success of TfA member Doug Paulley and fellow disability campaigners who have managed to secure a commitment from Govia Thameslink Railway (who manage Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southeastern, Southern Rail and Thameslink) to keep its wheelchair spaces free of obstructions. Previous guidance from Govia said that if a […]
Paving The Way for inclusive streetspace: our manifesto for ‘EQIAs in Action’

We want to see a complete overhaul of the engagement and consultation model, and a ‘rebranding’ of EQIAs…
TfA’s inaugural ‘TravelTalks’ webinar sees 40 disabled people share experiences with streetspace

Transport for All’s inaugural TravelTalks on 8th July 2020 welcomed over 40 disabled people from across the UK, led by a diverse panel, to share perspectives on the impact COVID-19 related streetscape changes have had on their ability to navigate and move around their cities and local areas. Below you can find our summary report […]
Coronavirus: TfA calls on transport sector to protect disabled rights during the COVID-19 crisis

We are calling on the transport sector to protect disabled people’s rights during the COVID-19 crisis. You can read our ‘asks’ below. PDF Text-only Transport For All’s Coronavirus Statement These are unprecedented times that have changed the nature and landscape of transport and travel for disabled and older people. At Transport for All we […]