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Navigating Bradford when you're visually impaired

Catching a bus in Bradford is not easy after the Interchange closed for safety reasons.

Catching a bus from Bradford is not easy after the Interchange was closed for safety reasons. There's now a temporary station but you have to navigate a number of pedestrian crossings and roadworks just to get there. Jamie Lowbridge is from the Bradford Association for Visually Impaired People. The 34-year-old from Queensbury was born with severe visual impairment and is registered blind. She said "I would like the WYCA to consult with people who have many disabilities - visually impaired, fully blind, wheelchair users - and to come up with a solution."

A West Yorkshire Combined Authority spokesperson said: “We recognise that the closure of the Interchange bus station and wider city centre construction work have caused particular issues for those with access needs.
“Together with Bradford Council, we’ve worked with a variety of groups to try to improve access around the city centre and will continue to do so.
“We’re happy to engage with the groups mentioned and would urge them to get in touch with us so we can find out how best to help meet their needs over the coming months.â€

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