Recommendation 4

In our report about accessibility in transport, we asked for more transparency about the impact that the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) has on the Department’s decision-making. This is important for providing assurance that policy processes in respect of accessibility have been robust and meaningful. It was disappointing that the Minister and Deputy Director were unable to provide specific information about DPTAC’s feedback on the Safety Code of Practice for street works or how the draft had been changed in response to it. (Conclusion, Paragraph 27)