The Minns Labor Government is continuing its work to deliver safer, more accessible public transport, with community members invited to have their say on the designs for accessibility upgrades planned for Canberra and Yass Junction train stations.
The upgrades will be delivered by the Minns Government's $800 million Safe Accessible Transport (SAT) program, which aims to make public transport safe, inclusive and easy to use for all passengers, especially people with disability, older people, people with prams or luggage and others who may be experiencing mobility challenges.
The planned upgrades, designed with input from People with Disability Australia, the Accessible Transport Advisory Committee and Guide Dogs Australia, include ramps, increased disability parking spaces and bus shelters.
Both SAT projects will upgrade the stations to achieve Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport compliance, improving amenity, access and safety, and acknowledging the important role these locations have in the communities they serve.
The Minns Government has funded $900,000 each for investigations, design development and to obtain planning approvals for the Canberra and Yass Junction station upgrades.
Consultation is now open to community feedback on the designs until 11.59pm, Tuesday 31 March.
The feedback will be considered and will inform the detailed design development.
