Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Sheffield Super Tram.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-city-council/access-guides/sheffield-super-tram
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Meadowhall Interchange.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the tram stop, at the rear and right of the IKEA car park.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 10 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 368cm x 597cm (12ft 1in x 19ft 7in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 77m (84yd 7in) from the platforms.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 103m (112yd 1ft) from the platforms.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 260cm (8ft 6in).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Parking for the tram stop is clearly marked and signed as Park + Ride.
- These bays are for use of tram users only from 07:00 - 18:00.
Level Change (Platform - Cathedral and Middlewood)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading onto the platform.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The platform is also on a slight gradient away from the track.
Level Change (Platform - Meadowhall and Rotherham)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading onto the platform.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
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Comments
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- The platform is also on a slight gradient away from the track.
Tram Stop (Carbrook IKEA)
- There is/are 2 platform(s) at this tram stop.
- All platforms have tactile paving.
- Announcements are visual.
- There is not a ticket machine.
- There is not is a help point.
- There is a sheltered seating area.
- Seats with armrests are available.
- There is level access when crossing between platforms.
- Click here for the tram company website.
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Comments
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- Detailed maps and timetables are displayed on each platform.
- Day tickets are bought on board the tram.
- Weekly tickets are bought on board or online.
- Monthly or longer tickets are bought at Travel South Yorkshire Information Centres or online.
- Holders of South Yorkshire, English National Senior Citizen or Mobility concessionary passes travel free at weekends and between 09:30 and 23:00 Monday to Friday.
- Photographs 2 - 4 show the platform for trams to Meadowhall and Rotherham.
- Photograph 5 shows the crossing point.
- Photographs 6 - 8 show the platform for trams to Cathedral and Middlewood.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.