Access Guide
Introduction
- This route is from Platform 1 (East Bound) of Cyprus DLR Station to the Docklands Library and Learning Centre, located within the Royal Dock Business School building.
- The main campus reception, Underground Bar, Spring Personnel, Prayer Rooms, East Building and Ailsa House can also be accessed off this route.
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).
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).
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).
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.
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 a moderate slope.
- It leads to the entrance to the Docklands Campus entrance and reception, and also platform 2.
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, Spring Personnel, and the Prayer Rooms are also accessed off this slope, either side of the Reception Building.
Outside Access (Reception Building Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Reception Building.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in) wide.
Reception (Campus Main Reception)
- The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Reception Building entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk is not generally staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing system is not available only on request.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- There are lowered sections at either end of the reception desk.
- The Reception Building has vinyl flooring.
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 lift is 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 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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.
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.
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.
- The East Building is accessed off University Square.
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.
Crossing University Way
- As you walk past the West Building, cross University Way by bollards 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.
Path In Front Of Ailsa House
- Turn right after crossing University Way.
- 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.
In Front Of The Royal Dock Business School
- This area has a large slab block paving surface with several easy slopes.
Level Change (Royal Dock Business School Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Royal Dock Business School Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
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Comments
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- Related link Royal Dock Business School.
Reception
- The desk is 12m (13yd 4in) from the Royal Dock Business School entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
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Comments
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- The reception area has a vinyl surface.
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.
- Related link Docklands Library and Learning Centre.