In the second part of Journey to the Future Peter Bennett, Design Coordinator with the Dublin Metrolink delves into the design of the Dublin Metrolink project. It covers all aspects of the service from the route and the stations along it to their design including the accessibility features the service will provide users with.This episode is available in ISL here:A full transcript of the episode, and further information is available at www.tii.ie/sustainability/allaboard
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All Aboard S1E7: Barrier-free Europe
Examining innovations in other countries, including the TRIPS Project by the European Network of Independent Living and the European Disability Forum. This episode also looks at the Accessible Cities Network – Brussels, Stockholm, Bologna etc. - and lessons learned for Ireland.This episode is available in ISL here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg-o6ZvFT58 A full transcript of the episode, and further information is available at www.tii.ie/sustainability/allaboard
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All Aboard S1E6: Out and About
A journey on the Luas in the company of a member of the Luas User Group, a disability advocate, cane user and regular traveller on public transport, and the leader of the Travel Assist Programme.This episode is available in ISL here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3noQ8MgvAMk A full transcript of the episode, and further information is available at www.tii.ie/sustainability/allaboard
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All Aboard S1E5: La Città dei Bambini
Exploring stories and barriers around young people with disabilities and active travel, including the NTA’s Safe Routes to School Programme followed by personal stories around accessing school, college and a social life.This episode is available in ISL here: https://youtu.be/Cjvmp7PxW2UA full transcript of the episode, and further information is available at www.tii.ie/sustainability/allaboard
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All Aboard S1E4: I'm not alright, Jack
A look at getting around with hidden disabilities followed by a personal account of recovering from a car accident.This episode is available in ISL here: https://youtu.be/e0hWcxQuVO4 A full transcript of the episode, and further information is available at www.tii.ie/sustainability/allaboard
The podcast has been established to provide a platform for designers, advocates and researchers to share what accessible transport means to them. These insights will be enriched by hearing of the lived experiences from people with disabilities.