This POSTnote looks at the current barriers to and future opportunities for improving the accessibility of the public transport system.
Accessing Public Transport (344 KB , PDF)
A growing and ageing population will place increased demands on public transport, both in terms of carrying more people and making it
more accessible to people with disabilities. This POSTnote looks at the current barriers to and future opportunities for improving the accessibility of the public transport system.
Accessing Public Transport (344 KB , PDF)
Space-based assets (satellites and the terrestrial ground stations that communicate with them) provide critical support to military and civilian operations. They are vulnerable to unintentional damage and disruption, and to deliberate attack. This POSTnote outlines how the UK uses and accesses satellites, potential risks to satellites, and approaches to mitigation.
Buildings have varied impacts on the environment, arising from energy, water and land use as well as the release of pollutants. Residential buildings also affect occupants’ health and wellbeing through their design and placement within the wider environment. This POSTnote summarises the factors affecting a building’s environmental performance, the existing governance framework and the potential opportunities for delivering wider social benefits through relevant standards.
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