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<p>The Department’s guidance on shared space, Local Transport Note 1/11 (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/shared-space"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/shared-space</a>), includes
advice on the use of kerbs and provision of crossings.</p><p> </p><p>The Chartered
Institution of Highways and Transportation recently published its review of shared
space schemes, which makes recommendations to Government for further work (<a href="http://www.ciht.org.uk/en/knowledge/streets-and-transport-in-the-urban-environment/index.cfm"
target="_blank">www.ciht.org.uk/en/knowledge/streets-and-transport-in-the-urban-environment/index.cfm</a>)
including in relation to kerb heights and crossings. The Department is considering
these recommendations.</p><p> </p><p>Local authorities are responsible for the design
of their streets. It is for them to ensure any public realm scheme, including a shared
space, is inclusive and meets the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.</p>
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