ATS
Providing life-changing opportunities through accessible transport
Building Capacities for Transport Authorities to Enhance a Universally Accessible Public Transport Network
The activity aims to introduce the concept of universal design, change attitudes, and assist local transport agencies to plan and design for accessible transport infrastructure. Through training, and also through technical and financial assistance, it will help transport agencies and professionals to better understand Vietnamese laws and regulations and new technologies that assist with accessibility for everyone. It will also support local officials and civil society to practically implement these new standards in public transport projects across Vietnam.
- BUDGET: AUD 239,000
- ACTIVITY OWNER: TDSI
- OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED: Department of Transportation (MOT)
- OUTPUTS: Improved ability of transport agencies to better plan and implement accessible transport infrastructure.
Strategic Intent
Build capacity that assists transport agencies to effectively implement transport accessibility laws and regulations, and recommend improvements to ensure application of best practices.
Improve knowledge, change attitudes, and encourage collaboration between transport agencies and civil society in regard to accessible transport.
Add to the efforts of the Vietnamese Government to create opportunities in education, employment, health care or housing, bringing multiple social benefits to Vietnam.
Support sustainable growth of Vietnam’s transport infrastructure sector, contributing to economic development and poverty alleviation.
Process and Timeline
The activity will be undertaken through different phases and stages, each one of those comprising several tasks and requiring strong collaboration between stakeholders. The main steps in which the ATS activity is divided are the following:
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