Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include seating areas, cafes, breakfast and take way food including Market Street, Little Italy, Sub U Like, Burger Pit and Grab & Go.
- Related link City Campus Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/city-campus-building
- Related link City Bistro.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/city-bistro
- Related link Cafe Zero.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/cafe-zero
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Comments
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- The Refectory is located on level 2, to the right of the building.
- There is access from either side using the central corridor opposite main reception or through the study area to the rear of the atrium stairs.
- There is step free access from the ground floor entrance using the front lifts after Cafe Zero or the accessible lifts.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The city campus is located in central Glasgow, off Cathedral Street which is close to the M8 motorway.
- There is Blue Badge parking beside the building on level 2. There is an on-site car park for permit holders nearby. Blue Badge and standard on-street parking is available nearby. A public car park is available nearby.
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By Bus
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- The campus can be accessed via a number of bus routes, including buses X3, X11, X19, X25/A, X28, X37, X39, X85, X86, X87, 13/A, 19/A, 38/A/B/C/E, 57/A, 213, 240X, 832, 833, 834, 837, 839, 840, 866.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is Queen Street. However, all of the central Glasgow stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
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By Underground
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- The nearest subway station is Buchanan Street.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the Campus Locations and Contact Us page of the College website for more information on getting to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport website for details on buses and the Subway.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail Enquiries website for details on trains to the Glasgow Stations.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5401/5402.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Help Choosing A Course from Professional Careers Advisors please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5172 or 0141 272 6578.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5533.
- Email: [email protected].
- Disposable puppy mats are available from reception for assistive dogs. An outside toilet area will possibly be added in the future.
Opening Times (Breakfast)
- Monday 08:00 - 11:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 11:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 11:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 11:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 11:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Opening Times (City Deli, Market Street & Soup+Spuds)
- Monday 11:30 - 14:00.
- Tuesday 11:30 - 14:00.
- Wednesday 11:30 - 14:00.
- Thursday 11:30 - 14:00.
- Friday 11:30 - 14:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Opening Times (Sauchie Burger)
- Monday 11:30 - 15:00.
- Tuesday 11:30 - 15:00.
- Wednesday 11:30 - 15:00.
- Thursday 11:30 - 15:00.
- Friday 11:30 - 15:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Opening Times (Grab & Go)
- Monday 10:00 - 14:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 14:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 14:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 14:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 14:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located at the side of the building, on level 2.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 430cm x 601cm (14ft 1in x 19ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The car park surface is block paving.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is City Campus Car Park.
- The car park is located further towards the city centre, off Cathedral Street.
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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 NCP George Street Car Park.
- The car park is located off Montrose Street.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 220cm x 550cm (7ft 3in x 18ft 1in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Rottenrow.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 270cm x 700cm (8ft 10in x 22ft 12in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Rottenrow and Montrose Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in the turning circle of the building car park, near the main entrance.
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Comments
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- There are steep gradients on Montrose Street/Rottenrow.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on College Way, off Cathedral Street, to the left as you face the City Campus Building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are City Campus Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the City Campus Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the City Campus Building.
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Comments
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- An intercom security barrier is in operation.
- There are 2 spaces available with a charging point for electric cars in the car park.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Level 2)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, to level 2.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the car park from Cathedral Street.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located leading up from the slope towards the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There are heavy 135cm wide revolving doors to the right at this entrance.
Entrance (Refectory)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the main level 2 study space.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 210cm (6ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There are 2 similar doorways from this area.
Entrance (Central Corridor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the North East of the building, in the corridor opposite reception.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 250cm (8ft 2in).
Entrance (Grab & Go)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right main counters, near the refectory entrance.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Entrance (Terrace)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located leading out to the front terrace.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the area.
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Getting Around
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- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Portable hearing loops are available from the Disabled Store, located on the first floor of the City Campus Building.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the refectory entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 33cm (1ft 1in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are available in large print.
- Picture menus are available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks from various vendors.
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Comments
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- There is also a Smokin' Bean coffee bar located towards the Students' Association (shown in photographs 7 and 8).
- The coffee bar is self-service although staff are on hand to assist from 12:30-15:30.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial, tactile, Braille and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the central corridor entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the refectory.
- There is a similar accessible toilet within the accessible shower room to the right of the refectory.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 234cm x 180cm (7ft 8in x 5ft 11in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 109cm and 144cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- 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).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- 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 toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the right of the refectory, by Stairwell H.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- Other facilities available include; drop down rail, accessible toilet.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a push button alarm within this accessible shower/toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the second floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear left of the refectory.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 12m from the central corridor entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.