Older People's Strategy - Newcastle City Council

100Strategic planning and transport services are not the onlyfactors which affect older people’s ability to get out and about.The timing and position of a pedestrian crossing, a well-placedbench, good street lighting, the availability of public toilets orthe condition of pavements can make the critical difference towhether an older person is able to get out and about safely.Actions Gather support across the system for the introductionof quality contracts with bus operators. Improve involvement of older people in transportinfrastructure and service planning. Improve the capacity and flexibility of TaxiLink servicethrough the introduction of a Smart Card scheme. Improve capacity and use of the LinkUp scheme. Develop greater co-operation and more effective use ofresources between Nexus and the community transportsector. Involve older people in the development of a Travel Bureauand driver training. Improve the quality and maintenance of pavements. Improve and increase decent public toilet provisionacross the city.