On Sat, 28 Nov 2020 at 16:48, Mal Rowe mal.rowe@...> wrote:

>

> On 28/11/2020 16:37, Daniel Bowen wrote:

> > The interactive map is particularly useful, as it highlights the

> > mismatch between accessible trams and accessible tram stops.

> >

> Yes, it's a carefully prepared report and contains a wealth of

> information not otherwise available.

>

> I am surprised that it has not yet been picked up by the media ... but

> perhaps PTUA may fix that.

>


It got a little bit of coverage when released, but nothing in the major
papers I think, which is a shame. It has however got attention within
government - obviously the Department's response is in the report, but it
all comes down to investment. The 100 new trams just funded is a good start.

https://www.governmentnews.com.au/victorias-accessible-trams-target-derailed/

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/oct/15/melbourne-trams-provide-poor-access-for-people-with-disabilities-and-likely-breach-discrimination-laws

Daniel