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BP Petrol Station - M4 - Reading Services - Westbound - Moto

M4 - Reading Services - Westbound - Moto, M4 Junction 11/12, Burghfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3UQ

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Petrol Station Summary

  • This petrol station is open 24 hours.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
  • There is not a portable hearing assistance system.
  • Payment at the petrol station during the day can be made in the shop.
  • Payment at the petrol station during the night can be made in the shop.
  • For the M4 - Reading Service - Westbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).

Getting Here

  • The westbound services are located directly off the M4 between junctions 11 and 12.
  • There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
  • The main car park has 8 Blue Badge parking bays, electric vehicle charging points, parent and child parking bays and a number of standard parking bays.
  • There is 1 Blue Badge parking bay and a number of standard parking bays located to the left hand side of the petrol station.
  • Coach parking is available to the right hand side of the car park as you face the building.

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The car park is located to the left hand side of the forecourt.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • There is not signage available to direct users to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 476cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • Paying View
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 9m from the entrance.
    • There are dropped kerbs from the Blue Badge bay(s) to the building.
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

Electric Vehicle Charging Points (BP Petrol Station)

  • Standard Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s) View
    • There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
    • The provider of the charging point(s) is BP Chargemaster.
    • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the rear left of the petrol station.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
    • Customers can enquire within the petrol station.
    • There is/are 4 electric vehicle charging point(s).
    • The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 490cm.
    • The charging point(s) is/are located to the rear as you approach the bay(s).
  • Comments View
    • The charging points were not in operation at the time of survey.

Petrol Station Forecourt

  • Staff are able to provide assistance at the pumps.
  • Customers can either beep their car horn on arrival, go inside the shop or use the Fuel Service app.
  • An App can be used at this petrol station to inform staff of arrival.
  • The App(s) used at this petrol station is/are; Fuel Service.
  • It is not possible to pay at the pump.
  • The height of the fuel pump nozzle slot is 90cm.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the shop.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'shop'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 127cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There are bollards at this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 140cm.
    • The bollards do contrast visually with the paving.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 120cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm.

Shop

  • Circulation View
    • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • Music is played everywhere.
  • Till(s) View
    • The till(s) is/are located to the left from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the till(s).
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the till(s).
    • The till(s) is/are not clearly signed.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the till(s).
    • The till(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
    • The lighting levels at the till(s) are good.
    • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the till(s).
    • There is not a cashback option at the till(s).
    • The height of the till(s) is/are 110cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the till(s).
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the till(s).
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s).
    • There is a cash machine located to the right from the entrance.
      The cash machine is approximately 5m from the entrance.
      The height of the controls/screens range from 106cm - 123cm.
      There is not a lowered ATM machine.

Eating / Drinking (Wild Bean Cafe)

  • Service and Menus View
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Customers place their order at the counter and then pay and collect it on the right hand side of the counter.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; written wall menus.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available on request.
    • Music is played everywhere.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • Self-Service Touchscreens View
    • Self-service touchscreens are not available for ordering.
  • Service Counter View
    • The height of the counter is 91cm.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
    • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free access throughout.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
    • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • In this area there are tables, high tables, high stools and chairs without armrests available.
    • Chairs are not permanently fixed to the floor.
    • Some tables are fixed to the floor.
    • The standard height for the underside of tables is 65cm.
    • The surface height of the tables is 90cm.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There are moveable bollards with a spacing of 200cm to enter the seating area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the right from the entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is not a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The signage says 'WC'.
    • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
    • The door(s) open(s) outwards.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is high.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 230cm.
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is activated by a sensor.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 102cm.
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 152cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
    • The toilet seat contrast is high.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 84cm.
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 68cm.
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 89cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 94cm.
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located to the right from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m from the entrance.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
    • The contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
    • The contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is permanent.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.