1. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 PROJECT OVERVIEW SIXTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME PRIORITY 6.2: Sustainable Surface Transport FP6-2003-Transport-3

2. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 GOAL OF THE PROJECT Achieve quality and equality of access to public transport in the E.U.. WHO DO IT? A group of stakeholders: end users, designers, manufacturers, operators and authorities. HOW? Promoting and supporting the networking and coordination of research and innovation activities in the field of universal design of accessibility systems for public transport between the group of stakeholders.

3. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 CURRENT SITUATION  Many accessibility devices are too often out of order.  Travelling making several connections has frequently discontinuities in the disabled accessibility.  Extraordinary measures have been applied to “solve the problem”.  The access of disabled people causes anger in drivers and travellers without mobility problems as well as frustration and embarrassment in people with disability.  Design for all is getting more and more importance in fields such as house building, while transport seems to stick to differentiated access systems.

4. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 LIST OF THE PARTNERS (1/3) GIAT (Group of Interest in Accessibility to Transport) is group formed by three Spanish companies with common interests in the field of the accessibility to transport, they are: GIAT-EUVE (European Virtual Engineering) contributes its expertise in computer aided design and prototyping focused on engineering as well as its expertise in managing projects of design of technical aids and in managing large thematic networks. GIAT-FINE (Fine Products, S.A.) contributes its expertise as a successful industrial designer and manufacturer of disabled accessibility devices for both trains and buses. GIAT-ICAVI (Engineering of life quality)) contributes its know-how in the range of technical aids, their distribution by governments, and the training of end-users to use them as well as the dissemination of information to end-users and governments.

5. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 ENIL (European Network of Independent Living ) pursues the goal of achieving independent living conditions for people with disabilities, so the goal of this project can be included within this more general goal. This association will extend its activity in the field of transport. This association will extend its activity in the field of transport by taking part in this project. COCEMFE (Spanish Confederation of People with Disabilities ) contributes the user requirements of people with disabilities in the field of accessibility to transport. SINTEF (The Foundation of Scientific and Industrial Research at the Norwegian Institute of Techonolgy) contributes its expertise in computer aided design and prototyping focused on usability and geometrical shape as well as its experience in coordinating complex research projects among many partners. LIST OF THE PARTNERS (2/3)

6. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 AGE (European Older People's Platform ) contributes the user requirements of older people in the field of accessibility to transport. CRF (FIAT Research Centre ) contributes its expertise on full automobile and bus design and manufacture with a focus on ergonomic aspects and their compatibility with vehicle functions. STS (Siemens SGP Verkehrstechnik ) contributes its expertise on railway and subway rolling stock design and manufacturing. POLIS (Cities and regions networking for innovative transport solutions ) brings into the project the voice of authorities in the field of transport. RATP (Regie Autonome des Transports Parisiens ) brings into the project the voice of transport operators. LIST OF THE PARTNERS (3/3)

7. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 WORKPACKAGES

8. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 WORKPACKAGES PLANNING

9. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Goals: -Guarantee the efficient functioning and coordination of different activities -Manage problems that may arise -Ensure the timely completion of deliverables and milestones WP1: Management WP1 Leader: Jose Luis Ajuria (GIAT)

10. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Tasks: 1.Consortium management: administration, finance 2.IPR and confidentiality management 3.Web-based infrastructure development 4.Other supporting infrastructure development 5.Final report WP1: Management WP1 Leader: Jose Luis Ajuria (GIAT)

11. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task1: Consortium management (all) Coordination of activities Dissemination of relevant information to consortium partners Other supporting infrastructure development Timely completion of deliverables Calls for the meetings of the project WP1: Management WP1 Leader: Jose Luis Ajuria (GIAT)

12. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task2: IPR and confidentiality management (all) Record the pre-existing know-how contributed by each partner in a log-book Recorded in the same log-book each piece of knowledge resulting from the project Draft IPR and confidentiality reports to make it clear for the consortium members how each piece of know-how and knowledge should be handled WP1: Management WP1 Leader: Jose Luis Ajuria (GIAT)

13. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task3: Web-based infrastructure development (GIAT) Establish and maintain a web page for the purpose of disseminating information within the consortium and to interested third-parties WP1: Management WP1 Leader: Jose Luis Ajuria (GIAT)

14. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task4: Other supporting infrastructure development (GIAT) Create templates to standard procedures for: conference and workshop organization expert group identification and functioning rules state of the art information collection emerging concept identification etc WP1: Management WP1 Leader: Jose Luis Ajuria (GIAT)

15. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task5: Final report (all) final activity report final management report final distribution between participants of the final payment of the Community financial contribution WP1: Management WP1 Leader: Jose Luis Ajuria (GIAT)

16. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Deliverables: -Periodic progress report and cost statements. -Minutes of project and steering committee meetings -Report on IPR and confidentiality management -Report on webpage and other supporting infrastructure -Final report WP1: Management WP1 Leader: Jose Luis Ajuria (GIAT)

17. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Goals: -Establish a basis on which new ideas can be generated and new designs can be developed -Taken advantage of existing know-how to maximize the benefits of the project -Get the basis for the roadmap of future R&D -Share the know-how among partners to facilitate the generation of an improved highly integrated innovation process that uses contributions from all stakeholders in this field WP2: Current situation and state of the art studies WP2 Leader: Cecilia Ruspa (CRF)

18. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Tasks: 1.End-user requirements including people with disabilities and the older 2.Current situation and constraints of means of transport and infrastructures 3.Design and manufacturing 4.Legislation and standardization 5.Accessibility to public transport in different countries 6.Cross-cutting studies and other studies 7.Experts groups discussion WP2: Current situation and state of the art studies WP2 Leader: Cecilia Ruspa (CRF)

19. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task1: End-user requirements (GIAT, ENIL, AGE, COCEMFE) passengers using wheelchairs passengers using crutches passengers using walking sticks passengers using guide-dogs passengers with small injuries passengers with age-associated reduction in mobility passengers carrying babies passengers carrying shopping bags or suitcases passengers without mobility problems WP2: Current situation and state of the art studies WP2 Leader: Cecilia Ruspa (CRF)

20. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task2 Current situation and constraints of means of transport and infrastructures (RATP) bus subway train automotive WP2: Current situation and state of the art studies WP2 Leader: Cecilia Ruspa (CRF)

21. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task3 Design and manufacturing (GIAT, CRF, SINTEF, SIEMENS) Ramps and lifting platforms must be studied together with bus, train and car layout solutions Accessibility devices attached to stations such as mobile lifting platforms must be studied here Solutions used in other areas such as airplane fingers or partly rising floors must be studied here if they are found to be relevant for the project Payment system location and accessibility WP2: Current situation and state of the art studies WP2 Leader: Cecilia Ruspa (CRF)

22. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task4 Legislation and standardization GIAT, CRF, SINTEF, SIEMENS, POLIS, RATP) Global standards and regulations EU standards and regulations National standards and regulations Regional standards and regulations WP2: Current situation and state of the art studies WP2 Leader: Cecilia Ruspa (CRF)

23. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task5 Accessibility to public transport in different countries (all) Study the status of accessibility and the accessibility systems in other countries: Canada USA Japan Brazil WP2: Current situation and state of the art studies WP2 Leader: Cecilia Ruspa (CRF)

24. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task6: Cross-cutting studies and other studies (GIAT, ENIL, AGE, COCEMFE) Study sociological and psychological aspects of the accessibility to public transport WP2: Current situation and state of the art studies WP2 Leader: Cecilia Ruspa (CRF)

25. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task7 Six Groups of Experts (GIAT, COCEMFE, SIEMENS, POLIS, RATP) 1.End-user requirements (COCEMFE) 2.Current situation and constraints of means of transport and infrastructures (RATP) 3.Design and manufacturing (Siemens & GIAT) 4.Legislation and standardization (POLIS) 5.Accessibility to public transport in different countries (Siemens) 6.Cross-cutting studies and other studies (GIAT) WP2: Current situation and state of the art studies WP2 Leader: Cecilia Ruspa (CRF)

26. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Deliverables: -Report on end-user requirements -Report on the current situation and constraints of means of transport and infrastructures -Report on design and manufacturing -Report on legislation and standardization -Report on accessibility to public transport in different countries -Report of cross-cutting studies and other studies WP2: Current situation and state of the art studies WP2 Leader: Cecilia Ruspa (CRF)

27. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Goals: -Identify concepts for new accessibility devices that can be used by people with or without mobility problems. These devices must be comfortable, fast and unique, representing a significant improvement in efficiency and attractiveness for all travellers -Generate the input to the generation of proposal of new projects in WP 4 that will try to bridge the gaps detected in the roadmap WP3: Roadmap of future R&D and emerging concepts WP3 Leader: Sara Sillaurren (GIAT)

28. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Tasks: 1.Bus, railway and automobile concepts 2.Transport infrastructures 3.Legislation and standardization 4.Experts groups contribution 5.Our vision of the future 6.Roadmap of future R&D WP3: Roadmap of future R&D and emerging concepts WP3 Leader: Sara Sillaurren (GIAT)

29. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Tasks1 New bus, railway and automobile concepts (all) Reuse and renew existing accessibility solutions New ideas: combining emergency exists with ordinary access use of ramps in all wagon doors Cars with partly removable ceilings and moving floors and door that can function as ramps Moving elements in cars that allow to transform standard seats in locations for the disabled WP3: Roadmap of future R&D and emerging concepts WP3 Leader: Sara Sillaurren (GIAT)

30. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task2 New transport infrastructures concepts (all) Reuse and renew existing solutions and new ideas for: Bus solutions: Platform-fixed vehicle-platform interface Train and subway solutions: Platform-fixed vehicle- platform interface Taxi solutions: Platform-fixed vehicle-platform interface WP3: Roadmap of future R&D and emerging concepts WP3 Leader: Sara Sillaurren (GIAT)

31. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task3 Legislation and standardization (all) Laws that prescribe the participation of end users in the design and purchase of public transport vehicles and infrastructure Incentives and penalties that favour improvements in accessibility Coordination between different legislators (EU, countries, regions, etc.) Universal design standardization prescribed by institutions like ISO, CEN, etc. Standards that affect accessibility WP3: Roadmap of future R&D and emerging concepts WP3 Leader: Sara Sillaurren (GIAT)

32. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task 4 Experts groups contribution (GIAT, ENIL COCEMFE, SIEMENS, POLIS, RATP) 1.End-user requirements 2.Current situation and constraints of means of transport and infrastructures 3.Design and manufacturing 4.Legislation and standardization 5.Accessibility to public transport in different countries 6.Cross-cutting studies and other studies WP3: Roadmap of future R&D and emerging concepts WP3 Leader: Sara Sillaurren (GIAT)

33. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task 5 Our vision of the future (all) New ideas must be generated and study the potential benefits, the areas of interest are: Ultra-low floor buses Heightened or lifting sidewalks for bus stations Integration of fully accessible taxis in the transport chain Universally accessible intermodal transport Accessible bus, train and taxi terminals Fully accessible ticket selling Accessible parking facilities. WP3: Roadmap of future R&D and emerging concepts WP3 Leader: Sara Sillaurren (GIAT)

34. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task6 Roadmap of future R&D (all) Detect technology gaps between the current accessibility situation and our vision of the future Determine emerging concepts: existing and new Define a detailed R&D plan to bridge the gaps taking into account cost, viability and benefits WP3: Roadmap of future R&D and emerging concepts WP3 Leader: Sara Sillaurren (GIAT)

35. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Deliverables: -Report on emerging concepts -Roadmap of future R&D WP3: Roadmap of future R&D and emerging concepts WP3 Leader: Sara Sillaurren (GIAT)

36. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Goals: -Define a new improved collaborative innovation process which takes full advantage of the contributions of all stakeholders to improve accessibility to transport. -Produce a set of R&D proposals that help to implement the roadmap of future R&D developed in WP3. -Determine how the stakeholders present in this project influence the innovation process in accessibility. -Define new project proposals WP4: Coordination of research and innovation WP4 Leader: Knut E. Aasland (SINTEF)

37. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Tasks: 1.Coordination with other surface transport initiatives 2.Current practices in accessibility design and standardization 3.Current practices in solicitation 4.Current practices in legislation 5.Current practices in end user participation 6.Improved collaborative process definition 7.New project proposal definition WP4: Coordination of research and innovation WP4 Leader: Knut E. Aasland (SINTEF)

38. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task1 Coordination with other surface transport initiatives (all) Appoint a contact person for each relevant project (PREDIT, Mobilität und Verkehr, LOGCHAIN, DEUFRAKO) Foresight Vehicle, EUREKA, ERRAC, etc) Make available for other projects some reports mainly related to the roadmap of future R&D WP4: Coordination of research and innovation WP4 Leader: Knut E. Aasland (SINTEF)

39. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task2 Current practices in accessibility design and standardization ( designer’s view ) (GIAT, CRF, SINTEF, SIEMENS) Analyse the innovation process from the point of view of the designer and the manufacturer who: Fulfil regulations or standards. Receive specifications and constraints from operators WP4: Coordination of research and innovation WP4 Leader: Knut E. Aasland (SINTEF)

40. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task 3 Current practices in solicitation ( operator’s view ) (RATP) Analyse the innovation process from the point of view of the operators who: Receive petitions from end-users’ associations and local authorities Manage aspects of transport such as operation time, cost, and maintenance Have in consideration existing infrastructures and rolling stock Fulfil current legislation and standards WP4: Coordination of research and innovation WP4 Leader: Knut E. Aasland (SINTEF)

41. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task 4 Current practices in legislation ( authorities’ view ) (POLIS) Analyse the action of the legislator who balancing the demands from end-users and operators tries to achieve the best solution possible WP4: Coordination of research and innovation WP4 Leader: Knut E. Aasland (SINTEF)

42. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task5 Current practices in end user participation ( end-user’s view ) (ENIL, AGE, COCEMFE) Analyse the innovation process from the point of view end users : presenting their claims to both authorities and operators. participating in the design of new products WP4: Coordination of research and innovation WP4 Leader: Knut E. Aasland (SINTEF)

43. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task6 Improved collaborative process definition (all) Define a new innovation process that establishes a closer link between designers and end users in order to the designs more appropriate to the end users’ demands. WP4: Coordination of research and innovation WP4 Leader: Knut E. Aasland (SINTEF)

44. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task7 New project proposal definition (all) Define new project proposals according to: the roadmap of future R&D the improved collaborative process defined in task6 WP4: Coordination of research and innovation WP4 Leader: Knut E. Aasland (SINTEF)

45. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Deliverables: -Current practices in the innovation process in the field of accessibility to public transport -Report on improved collaborative innovation process -Report on new project proposal definition WP4: Coordination of research and innovation WP4 Leader: Knut E. Aasland (SINTEF)

46. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Goals: -Disseminate the results of the project to all the EU agents who can facilitate the adoption of universal accessibility systems to public transport: authorities, manufacturers, end-users, operators and the public in general. WP5: Dissemination and awareness WP5 Leader: Isabelle Dussutour (POLIS)

47. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Tasks: 1.Publications and participation in workshops and conferences 2.Workshops and conferences 3.Electronic and printed newsletter 4.Guides and training for operators 5.Guides and training for end users 6.Guides and training for designers and manufacturers 7.Society awareness WP5: Dissemination and awareness WP5 Leader: Isabelle Dussutour (POLIS)

48. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task1 Publications and participation in workshops and conferences (all) Publications in journals Sending of papers to relevant conferences Constructing a web site WP5: Dissemination and awareness WP5 Leader: Isabelle Dussutour (POLIS)

49. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task2 Workshops and conferences (GIAT, COCEMFE, POLIS, RATP) Several workshops targeted at operators, end users, manufacturers, designers, educational institutions and authorities. A European conference WP5: Dissemination and awareness WP5 Leader: Isabelle Dussutour (POLIS)

50. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task3 Electronic and printed newsletter (GIAT) a database of entities will be prepared as target of the dissemination and awareness action 5000 newsletter will be print and publication every four months WP5: Dissemination and awareness WP5 Leader: Isabelle Dussutour (POLIS)

51. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task4 Guides and training workshop for operators (RATP) The content will be get from: Improved collaborative process defined in WP4 The state of the art status assessed in WP2 Emerging concepts from WP3 WP5: Dissemination and awareness WP5 Leader: Isabelle Dussutour (POLIS)

52. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task5 Guides and training workshop for end users (ENIL, AGE, COCEMFE) The content will be get from: The improved collaborative process defined in WP4 The state of the art status assessed in WP2 The emerging concepts defined in WP3 WP5: Dissemination and awareness WP5 Leader: Isabelle Dussutour (POLIS)

53. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task6 Guides and training workshop for designers and manufacturers (GIAT, CRF, SINTEF, SIEMENS) The content will be get from: The improved collaborative process defined in WP4 The state of the art status assessed in WP2 The emerging concepts defined in WP3 WP5: Dissemination and awareness WP5 Leader: Isabelle Dussutour (POLIS)

54. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Task7 Society awareness (all) 1.Target: educational institutions, authorities and the public in general 2.Two reports will be published in electronic and printed format 3.A workshop for authorities will be organized WP5: Dissemination and awareness WP5 Leader: Isabelle Dussutour (POLIS)

55. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Deliverables: -Newsletters -Report on workshops and conferences -Guides and training for operators, end users, designers and manufacturers -Report on society awareness activities WP5: Dissemination and awareness WP5 Leader: Isabelle Dussutour (POLIS)

56. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 PROJECT MANAGER Coordinator: coordinate the project Project Management Committee (PMC): the project and represent all project partners Steering Committee (SC): supervise the project Work Package Leaders (WPL): control and manage the work packages

57. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 MEETING PLANNING  Meetings with the European Commission reviewers and officers: kick-off (1st), 1st review, final review.  PMC: Project Management Committe meetings  WP meetings: Work Packages meetings  GoE: Group of Experts meetings  Workshops with end-users, manufacturers, transport operators  International conference

58. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 MILESTONES

59. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 BUDGET (€)

60. UNIACCESS: Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport EMTA presentation Paris 12th July 2005 Thank you very much For more information: Jose Luis Ajuria jlajuria@euve.org