Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Shopping City Runcorn.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/shopping-city-runcorn
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Comments
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- The bus station is accessed via the shopping centre, the buses are accessed via the waiting area.
Opening Times
- Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- The nearest National Rail station is Runcorn.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Trident Shopping Centre.
- The car park is located to the side of the bus station.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Shopping City Runcorn)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the shopping centre.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
Outside Access (Bus Station)
- This information is for the entrance located to access the bus platform on the first floor of Runcorn shopping centre.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music/noise.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors (To Access Busway)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are G-1.
- The escalators steps are clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are not clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift (To Access Busway)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the shopping centre entrance on the ground floor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the shopping centre entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Bus Station
- The station is not staffed.
- There is not an office to obtain help (other than the ticket office).
- There is not a ticket office / travel centre.
- There are 0 stands / bays.
- The bus companies operating within this station are Arriva, Mersey Travel and National Express.
- There is not a taxi rank at the station.
- There is not a wheelchair for patrons to borrow.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is an accessible toilet within the shopping centre next door.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are in the shopping centre next door.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.