1.12 | Accessibility and

1.12 | Accessibility and Inclusion

A number of ongoing policy initiatives will indirectly support improvements in local air quality. For example, transitioning journeys to more sustainable modes will support the climate policy goals outlined in the Climate Action Plan while also contributing to improvements in local air quality. The Clean Air strategy maximises these synergies and reduces the potential for tensions between policy objectives.

To deliver the greatest possible benefits and support the realisation of the strategic outcomes described in the NPF, transport infrastructure must be accessible by design, so that it accounts for and serves the needs of all members of our society. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals stress the importance of providing access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all by 2030, referencing in particular the needs of women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons.