The Department for Regional Development (DRD) has published the Action Plan for the Accessible Transport Strategy (ATS) covering the period 2007-2009.
The ATS was first published in 2005 and has the following vision:
"To have an accessible transport system that enables older people and people with disabilities to participate more fully in society, enjot greater independence and experience a better quality of life."
The ATS has seven key strategic objectives, 31 policies linked to these objectives and related actions which help implement the Strategy. The ATS Action Plan is reviewed and renewed every 2 years.
Copies of the new Action Plan, including an easy read version, are available online at www.drdni.gov.uk/index/accessible_transport.htm. If you require a hard copy or a copy in a different format please contact:
Accessible Transport Strategy Team, DRD, Room 3-01, Clarence Court, 10-18 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8GB
Telephone 028 9054 0186, Fax 028 9054 0604, textphone 028 9054 0642 or email atsinfo@drdni.gov.uk.
