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Opening Times (Park & Ride Office Opening Hours)

Monday 07:00 - 18:30.
Tuesday 07:00 - 18:30.
Wednesday 07:00 - 18:30.
Thursday 07:00 - 18:30.
Friday 07:00 - 18:30.
Saturday 07:00 - 18:30.
Sunday 07:00 - 18:30.

Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Cambridge North.

Parking

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The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located around the edges of the park & ride.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the park & ride office / waiting area entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the park & ride office / waiting area entrance.
- 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 not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Vehical Entrance and Vehicle Exit

There are 2 designated vehicle entrances and exits.
One is located off of the A10 at a set of traffic lights.
The second is located off of Butt Lane.
At the entrance, there is a height restriction barrier. The height of the barrier is 2.1m.
There are also security barriers that are lowered once the car park is shut.

Outside Access (Park & Ride Office / Waiting Area Entrance)

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This information is for the entrance located either side of the office.
There is level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
The door(s) is / are single.
The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Reception (Park & Ride Office / Waiting Area)

The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the park & ride office / waiting area entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is available only on request.
The type of system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.

Inside Access (Park & Ride Office / Waiting Area)

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There is level access to the service(s).
This venue does play background music.
Music is played within the waiting area.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.

Comments View
- Benched seating with armrests is available.

Park & Ride Grounds

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There are multiple paths that lead to the shelter and bus stops throughout the venue.
The majority of the paths are level and have a block paved surface which can be uneven in places.
There is a slight gradient to the paths that lead up to the bus shelter.
There are ticket mechines located next to the waiting area and bus stops.
These ticket mechines are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
Parking starts from £1.00 for up to 18 hours to annual season tickets at £230.00.
Bus tickets cost £3.00 (return) to the city centre and there are weekly, monthly and annual tickets available.
Buses operate at the following times to the city centre:-
Monday to Saturday - up to every 10 minutes between 07:00 and 19:00.
Sundays and Bank Holidays - up to every 15 minutes between 09.30 and 18:00.

Bus Station

The station is staffed.
There are generally 1 member(s) of staff on duty.
The station is not staffed between 18.30-07.00.
There is not an office to obtain help (other than the ticket office).
There is a ticket office / travel centre.
The ticket office / travel centre is located in the centre of the park & ride, opposite the bus stops.
There are 1 stands / bays.
The stands which have level access are 1.
The bus companies operating within this station are Stagecoach Cambridge, Whippet Coaches and National Express.
There is not a taxi rank at the station.
There is not a wheelchair for patrons to borrow.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the park & ride office / waiting area entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the waiting area as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 220cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
- There is 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are clinical waste and sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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 bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Standard Toilet(s)

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 to the right of the waiting area as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the park & ride office / waiting area entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.