LRT System design fits for the physically challenged

The Macao Light Rail Transit System (LRT) would be equipped with sufficient facilities for the physically challenged, said the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Mr Lau Si Io, at a luncheon with representatives from eight associations providing services for the physically challenged. Mr Lau has been presiding over a string of seminars to introduce the optimised plan for the LRT system to different sectors for collecting opinions. Mr Lau told the press that LRT would be designed with barrier-free facilities for the physically challenged. “The route of LRT passes through spots like airport, harbour, the Macao Cultural Centre and stadiums, which means that the physically challenged would have more opportunities to broaden their social communities and have easier access to workplaces,” he said. Mr Lau revealed that the Government would consider providing favourable ticket price for the physically challenged, and would also pay more attention on the barrier-free design of other means of transport connecting with LRT, as well as the parking space for Rehabus bus, a special bus which is dedicated to providing accessible transport services for the physically challenged.