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Enhancing Public Transport Accessibility: Role of DTTAS and Funding Strategies

Explore the pivotal role of DTTAS in promoting accessible public transport through policy initiatives and funding strategies. Learn about key government plans, legislative frameworks, and appointment oversight. Discover the evolution of public transport infrastructure and the commitment to accessibility goals. Stay informed about legislative reviews, sectoral plans, and membership opportunities in the Accessibility Consultative Committee.

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Enhancing Public Transport Accessibility: Role of DTTAS and Funding Strategies

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  1. Accessible Public Transport • Kevin Doyle • 13 April 2018

  2. Role of DTTAS in accessible public transport • 1 PolicyFundingSectoral Plan, NDIS, CES & other Government strategiesAccessibility Consultative Committee – Oversight and Monitoring Board appointmentsEU legislation and UN Convention

  3. Policy • 2 DTTAS high level policy goal for accessible public transport -“Transport Access for All’Disability Act 2005National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021

  4. Funding • 3 New public transport infrastructureRetro-fitting of older public transport infrastructureBudget 2018 - €28m over the period 2018 – 2021 National Development Plan to 2027 – €8.6 billion capital investment in public transport Rural Transport Programme

  5. Sectoral Plan, NDIS, CES & other Government accessibility related strategies/plans • 4 Disability Act 2005 – sections 31 & 34Review of Sectoral PlanSectoral Plan relationship to the NDIS, CES and other accessibility related Government strategies/plansNew Work Programme

  6. Accessibility Consultative Committee • 5 • Background – PTAC, NDIS• Terms of Reference• Membership• Work Programme

  7. Board appointments • 6 Appointments to NTA, Irish Rail, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and CIEPAS advertised 4 positions on 26 March 2018Closing date for applications – 3pm Friday 20 April 2018Essential, legislative and desirable criteria

  8. EU legislation and UN Convention • 7 • EU Passenger rights legislation• EU Accessibility Act • UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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