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Introduction

• This route is from Platform 1 (East Bound) of Cyprus DLR Station to the Docklands Library, located within the Royal Dock Business School building.
  A distance of approximately 0.2 miles.
  The main campus reception, Underground Bar, UEL Faith and Reflection Centre, East Building and Ailsa House can also be accessed off this route.
• Docklands Library link (new tab) - click here.
• Cyprus DLR Starion link (new tab) - click here.

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Cyprus DLR Station Platform 1 - East Bound

• Related link Cyprus DLR.
• There is tactile paving at the edge of the platform.
• Moving away from the edge, the platform has a large slab block paving surface, and there is an easy slope leading towards the exits at the rear of the platform.
• These details are exactly the same for Platform 2 (West Bound).

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Rear of Platform 1 - East Bound

• There is a shallow gutter towards the rear of the platform, which is well marked by a red line (see photograph 1).
• This gutter also marks the boundary between the large slab block paving and brick block paving surface.
• There is a ticket machine and Oyster touch pads at the rear of the platform by the exits.
• These details are exactly the same for Platform 2 (West Bound).

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Steps to exit Platform 1 - East Bound

• There are 12 deep steps, which are not marked, to exit the platform.
• There are 2 sets of steps, either side of the ticket machine and Oyster touch pads at the rear of the platform, with handrails on opposite sides.
• These steps can be overcome using the ramps mentioned below.
• These details are exactly the same for Platform 2 (West Bound).

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Ramps to Exit Platform 1 - East Bound

• There are 2 ramps, next to the 2 sets of steps at the rear of the platform, to exit the platform.
• These ramps are moderate, have a brick block paving surface, are 152cm wide and overcome the steps mentioned.
• One of the ramps has a handrail on the right hand side going up for the first part, then on the left for the last part.
• The other ramp has handrails on the opposite sides.

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Bridge over the Platforms

• This bridge is accessed at the top of the ramps and steps from platform 1.
• It has a brick block paving surface and steep slope.
• It leads to the entrance to the Docklands Campus entrance and reception, and also platform 2.

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Slope leading to the Campus Entrance and Reception

• The slope leads from the bridge from platform 1 and the rear of platform 2 to the Reception Building entrance, and the general entrance to the campus.
• It has a moderate gradient and a large slab block paving surface.
• The Underground Bar and the UEL Faith and Reflection Centre are also accessed off this slope, either side of the Reception Building.

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Outside Access (Reception Building Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Reception Building.
• 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 102cm (3ft 4in).

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Reception (Campus Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Reception Building entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is not staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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  • There are lowered sections at either end of the reception desk.
  • The Reception Building has vinyl flooring.

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Lift (Reception Building Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the far end of the Reception Building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Reception Building entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 96cm (3ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 142cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 8in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Path from the Reception Building Lift

• This path leads from the upper level of the Reception Building Lift to University Square.
• It is level and has a large slab block paving surface.
• It is 122cm wide at its narrowest.

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Slope leading past the Reception Building

• There is a long moderate slope leading past the Reception Building up to University Square.
• It has a large slab block paving surface, and a handrail on the right hand side going up.
• This is the main access to the Campus for people who do not need to visit reception.
• However, this slope can be overcome using the Reception Building lift.

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University Square

• University Square is at the centre of the main part of the Docklands Campus.
• It has a large slab block paving surface, with various easy slopes throughout.
• There are maps and signposts in University Square.
• The East Building is accessed off University Square.

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Rear of University Square

• At the rear of University Square turn right, around the side of the steps to the raised area of University Square, beside University Way.
• University Way is a quiet road with no kerbs at this point.
• The path beside it is 135cm wide, with a block paving surface.
• You will need to continue until you reach the Zebra Crossing a distance of approximately 30m.

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Crossing University Way at the Zebra Crossing

• As you walk past the West Building, cross University Way at the zebra crossing.
• There are bollards on either side of the road that are 168cm apart.
• The road surface here is block paving and has an easy slope.
• There are similar bollards on the far side.
• At this point it is possible to carry straight on to the Waterfront Path.

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Path In Front Of Ailsa House

• Turn right after crossing University Way and continue until you reach the Library a distance of approximately 60m.
• The path surface here becomes tarmac, and is slightly uneven, particularly passing a dropped kerb, which does not have tactile paving.
• This path is 141cm wide at its narrowest.
• Ailsa House is accessed off this path, just before the dropped kerb.
• Related link Ailsa House.

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In Front Of The Royal Dock Business School / Docklands Library

• This area has a large slab block paving surface with several easy slopes.
• There is an emergency help point at a height of 114cm.
• There is a seating available in front of the building.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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  • This information is for the entrance located off University Way.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 92cm (3ft).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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  • There is a card reader at the entrance for occasional out of hours use.
  • The height of the card reader is 92cm.

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Reception (Security)

• Security is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are low to moderate.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Turnstiles And Gate Leading Into The Library

• To the left of the reception desk as you face it are turnstiles, 53cm wide, and a gate, 99cm wide, to access the library.
• A university swipe is required to enter using the turnstiles.
• The gate is opened automatically from the reception desk.