Decision-makers too often deem accessibility to be in conflict with, and less important than, other policy goals, technical requirements or cost pressures. The Government’s starting point must be that accessibility has to be delivered, not that it will only be delivered if other factors do not get in the way. (Conclusion, Paragraph 58)

Decision-makers too often deem accessibility to be in conflict with, and less important than, other policy goals, technical requirements or cost pressures. The Government’s starting point must be that accessibility has to be delivered, not that it will only be delivered if other factors do not get in the way. (Conclusion, Paragraph 58) Type: conclusion | Number: 4 | Response status: accepted Government response: 17. The Department accepts that our strategic approach to consideration of accessibility can be improved. Accessibility must be a golden thread that runs through the design, implementation and operation of our transport system – this stands true for local and national planning, as well as urban and