London 2012 and its transport partners this week, urged disabled spectators to plan their journeys in advance and ensure they have booked rail travel and, if necessary, Blue Badge parking at venues.
During the Olympic Games, London will be turned into a massive sporting and cultural venue and, as a result, venues and transport networks in the capital and across the UK will be very busy.
With just 2 weeks to go until the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, all spectators are being urged to plan ahead.
Disabled passengers, in particular those using wheelchairs or mobility aids, should book their travel in advance to ensure smooth journeys to their events.
The London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games are set to be the most accessible Games ever held, with the transport network carrying more disabled passengers to more events at more locations than on any previous occasion. Accessible travel options across include:
park-and-ride and park-and-walk;
accessible shuttle services;
taxi and private hire pick-up and drop-off locations;
Blue Badge parking;
a network of coaches, with wheelchair spaces; and
river services.
Read more about the options available in the media release
Hugh Sumner, the Olympic Delivery Authority’s Director of Transport, said: 'A huge amount of planning has gone into making London 2012 the most accessible Games possible, so people can travel safely and with confidence.
Our accessible transport strategy has been shared with numerous transport experts and disability user groups to ensure it is fit for purpose. Accessibility improvements have been integrated into the £6.5billion that has been spent on the transport network ahead of the Games.'
To plan a journey to the Games, use the London 2012 spectator journey planner on the main London 2012 website.
To plan a journey in London on other days, visit the Transport for London website.
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