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Route Summary

• The following information describes the route from Stevenage Train Station to the Town Square Fountain and Clock Tower.
• The approximate distance of this route is 370m.
• The majority of paths along the route are tarmac, block paving and concrete tiles with some slight and steep gradients in places.
• There is directional signage located along the route directing you to the Town Square.
• The potential hazards on this route include: uneven paving, congested pathways, drainage gutters and one minor access road.

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Stevenage Train Station

• For information about the access and facilities at Stevenage Train Station please click here (opens in new tab).

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Train Station to Ramp and Stairs

• After exiting the train station, follow the path for approximately 100m across the bridge (above the A602 Lytton Way) to the ramp and steps leading to the street level.
• There is step free access across the bridge.
• The bridge is divided into two parts: unsheltered, followed by sheltered.
• The surface of the bridge is tarmac.
• Along the unsheltered bridge there are handrails on both sides.
• There is a gap on the left handrail due to a set of stairs that lead down to the A602 Lytton Way.
• Along the unsheltered bridge there is clear directional signage.
• The second half of the bridge is sheltered.
• The sheltered bridge has UV lighting.
• There is a small lip as you enter the sheltered bridge.
• There is information and are photos of famous people from Stevenage on the walls here.
• There are handrails on both sides of the sheltered bridge at intermittent stages.
• At the end of the sheltered bridge, there is a slight slope that leads to the ramp and stairs landing.
• Along the sheltered part of the bridge there is a lift in the Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre, which can be used with the permission of the venue to overcome the ramp and steps.

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Train Station Bridge Ramp and Stairs

• There is a small lip on approach to the ramp and stairs landing.
  
• The stairs are located immediately on the right as you exit the sheltered part of the bridge.
  
• There are 15+ steps with a landing.
  
• The first set of steps has handrails on both sides.
  
• The second set of steps has handrails on both sides and the centre.
  
• The steps do not have a good colour contrast and there is no tactile paving.
  
• The ramp is located in front of you as you exit the sheltered part of the bridge.
  
• There is directional signage at the top of the ramp.
  
• There is a small lip at the top of the ramp.
  
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
  
• There are handrails on both sides of the ramp.
  
• The ramp is approximately 65m long.
  
• The surface of the ramp is tarmac.

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Bottom of the Ramp to Crossing

• At the bottom of the ramp follow the path for approximately 170m until you reach the Town Square Fountain and Clock Tower.
  
• There is step free access along the route.
  
• The surface of the flooring is concrete tiles and brick paving.
  
• There is bench seating available.
  
• There is clear directional signage along the route and an information post including a map of the Town Centre.
  
• After approximately 30m the path crosses a minor access road.

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Crossing

• After approximately 30m the path crosses a minor access road.
  
• There are bollards either side of the crossing.
  
• The width between the bollards is 170cm.
  
• There are drainage gutters on either side of the crossing.
  
• There is a tree immediately after the crossing that has a kerb surrounding it.
  
• After the crossing follow the path for approximately 125m to the Clock Tower.

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Crossing to Town Square Fountain and Clock Tower

• You can either follow the path on the left side of the open tarmac area or you can continue by going directly across.
  
• The tarmac is on a slight slope at the beginning.
  
• Proceed to the very end of this tarmac area and then you will come to the top of a steep slope.
  
• The left-hand side of this slope is sheltered.
  
• Continue down the slope, then at the bottom of the slope the Fountain and Clock Tower is directly ahead of you.

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Town Square Fountain and Clock Tower

• The surface of the pathways here are a mixture of block paving and paving slabs.
  
• There are public standard female and male toilets as well as an accessible toilet and a parent and baby room beside the clock tower.
  
• Potential hazards in this area include cycle racks, food stalls, a flower market, lampposts, trees and planters.
  
• There are also several maps of the surrounding area available.
  
• There is ample benched seating areas throughout the Town Square Fountain and Clock Tower area, some with back support and others without.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the Town Square area, beside the clock tower.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 199cm x 208cm (6ft 6in x 6ft 10in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 118cm and 154cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • Your own radar key is required to access this toilet.
  • There is a bell beside the entrance for assisstance that is 114cm high (this is shown in photograph 2).
  • The toilets are open from 08:00-18:00 Monday to Saturday and 09:00-17:00 Sunday.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located in the Town Square area, beside the clock tower.
• There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The baby change tables are 77cm and 88cm high.
  • This parent and baby room is open from 08:00-18:00 Monday to Saturday and 09:00-17:00 Sunday.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the Town Square area, beside the clock tower.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a slight slope to access the toilets that has a handrail on the right.
  • The toilets are open from 08:00-18:00 Monday to Saturday and 09:00-17:00 Sunday.