Expanding accessibility planning The original framework overlooked active travel, sustainable transport, ◦ and community transport, all of which are now key priorities Greater attention needed on street clutter, pavement accessibility, and ◦ rural transport barriers Hate crime and safety on public transport Douglas reported on disabled people’s experiences of hate crime on public transport, noting that: • 50% of disabled people worry about harassment on public transport • Disability hate crime reports have increased 22% in the past year, yet 97% of incidents go unreported 6 • The Hate Crime Charter has been signed by 26 transport providers, including ScotRail and Lothian Buses, committing to a zero-tolerance approach • Despite progress, only a few operators provide disability hate crime training The future of accessible transport policy • The Accessible Travel Framework is due to expire within 12 months, raising questions about its replacement or integration into the national transport strategy • The Just Transition Plan aims for a fully inclusive transport system by 2045, but Douglas argued this timeline is too slow for disabled passengers who need immediate improvements • He urged a shift towards fully integrated, accessible transport across all modes, including buses, taxis, ferries, and rail Douglas concluded by noting that a truly accessible transport system should allow spontaneous, independent travel without the need for pre...