Tag: Public Transport
Advocating for Change: My Letter to Government Ministers
Recently, I sent an email to several government ministers and other officials, advocating for the installation of Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSIs) at Ivanhoe Station. As a blind university student, these simple yet essential accessibility features would enable me to travel independently and safely, without relying on the unpredictable availability of station staff. In my
Invitation to Experience Barriers to Public Transport
Lilly’s campaign for greater accessibility at Ivanhoe Station continues to gain momentum. Her Orientation and Mobility instructor, Marnie from Confident Steps, has recently extended an invitation to several politicians to travel on public transport blindfolded. This practical experience aims to highlight the challenges faced by people with low vision or blindness when using inaccessible stations.
Petition Update: 10,000 Signatures and Counting!
Thanks to you and others who have joined us, we keep working hard to make progress. Here’s what’s happened recently: Accessible Infrastructure By way of background, Metro is responsible for maintaining the existing infrastructure on the train network while major infrastructure projects, including station upgrades, requires approval and funding from the State, and falls under
Herald Sun : Tactile Grounds Surface Indicators for blind people missing at 26 Melbourne train stations
We are still working hard for TGSIs at Ivanhoe Station. Read this article in today’s online Herald Sun, and hopefully the print copy tomorrow.
Advocating for Accessibility: A Collaborative Effort
Advocating for accessibility at Ivanhoe Station has been a collective effort, strengthened by the research and persistence of passionate volunteers like Chris. Throughout this campaign, Chris has focused on researching legislation and uncovering valuable resources to support the case for tactile ground surface indicators (TGSIs) – a critical accessibility feature missing at several Metro stations.
ABC Melbourne: Blind student says Ivanhoe station is ‘impossible’ to use
ABC Radio Melbourne recently interviewed Lilly on Melbourne Breakfast, where she shared her experiences navigating public transport as a blind university student. Lilly described the challenges of using Ivanhoe Station, which lacks the tactile ground surface indicators (TGSIs) that are essential for her safety and independence. Instead, she is forced to walk 30 minutes to