User Audits
To discuss how we can help improve access for all, contact us today.At GCA we are committed to delivering schemes in the built environment that benefit the widest cross-section of society, often promoting the needs of vulnerable infrastructure users above all others.
We work with infrastructure owners and facilities managers to ensure that all users have adequate safety and access.
GCA has extensive experience in:
- Disability Discrimination Act Audits
- Provision of DDA compliance reports on new or existing building entrances can help decide priorities of future planned expenditure. A DDA report also clearly highlights a firm's commitment to planning for the future all inclusive access to facilities for all users without discrimination.
- Non-motorised User (NMU) Audits
- Major infrastructure owners such as the Highways Agency, Highway Authorities and Private Infrastructure owners often have requests by vulnerable road users (pedestrians / cyclists) to improve infrastructure to make it safer. GCA is able to quickly assess the risks and produce a short report with practical recommendations.
- Cycle Audits
- GCA are often called upon to undertake a cycle audit of existing infrastructure to define improvements that benefit all cyclists; whether they be the leisure cyclist, mountain biker or road racer. All GCA Cycle Audits are undertaken “on-bike” using the IHT guidelines and a wealth of experience from designing schemes in accordance with Sustrans and IHT best practice.
- Preparation of Guidelines or Policy
- GCA can provide assistance to infrastructure owners in the preparation of policy or guidance related to Road Safety Audits, Cycle Audits, NMU’s or DDA’s. This can range from running a focus group workshop to the preparation of comprehensive guidelines.
