The ARTA Years 2004 – 2010 - Auckland Transport

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Disability access
By the end of June 2010:
27 of the 38 operational rail stations were
fully accessible, including 10 stations with ifts
All stations will meet modern design criteria
for accessibility by the time the upgrade
programme is completed in 2013
All trains were accessible via a portable
ramp
60% of Auckland’s urban bus fleet was
wheelchair accessible and a further
12% had ‘SuperLow Floor’ (single step
access) without wheelchair ramps. The
remaining 28% had multiple step access
but operation of these buses was mainly
confined to peak periods
ARTA’s “Vessel Standards for Ferries” had
been issued for initial consultation by the
industry and the TDAG. The intention of
the new standards is to provide more
consistent accessibility as new and
refurbished vessels are introduced into
service.
9,500 people are registered with Total Mobility in the Auckland region, up
from 8,000 in 2005.
Total Mobility
ARTA has implemented two phases of recommendations for national improvements to the Total Mobility Scheme. TM
working group member Mary Schnackenberg says the biggest reason behind increases in registration for the scheme
in Auckland is ARTA’s commitment to these improvements. “ARTA’s placed considerable energy into training assessors
and raising awareness of the scheme. They’ve led the country in signing on to the Phase 2 improvements.”
From October 2010:
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More disabled people will be able to get concessionary fares on public transport as the Total Mobility ID card
will be accepted as valid ID on selected services
The TM maximum fare subsidy per trip will increase to reflect increasing costs of taxis and hoist vehicles fares
Auckland’s and Wellington’s TM ID cards will be interoperable so clients can use their card to claim discounted
fares when travelling in the other region, instead of using ‘out of town’ TM vouchers.
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