About Event
Join V/Line and GoodMaps on Thursday 5 November from 6.30pm to 7.30pm AEDT, for a discussion about accessible wayfinding and navigation, collaboration, and improving independent travel experiences for passengers.
Hear directly from V/Line and GoodMaps about their Australian-first trial and how it came to life, the community consultation that helped shape it, and the lessons learnt from implementing accessible navigation technology across the V/Line network.
You’ll also hear from a member of V/Line’s Accessibility Reference Group about their experience using GoodMaps and how accessible wayfinding and navigation can support greater confidence and independence when travelling.
Featured Speakers:
- Ibrahim Elsoukmani, Accessibility Manager, V/Line
- Neil Barnfather, GoodMaps
- Steve Hurd, V/Line Accessibility Reference Group (ARG) member and GoodMaps user
What You’ll Learn:
- Why GoodMaps was created and the challenges it aims to solve
- How accessible wayfinding technology is developed through co-design with blind and low vision travellers
- How the Australian-first trial between V/Line and GoodMaps was established
- Insights from community consultation, testing, and passenger feedback
- Real-world experiences using GoodMaps on the V/Line network
- The future of accessible wayfinding in public transport
Who Should Attend: Public transport operators, accessibility and inclusion professionals, disability advocates, people with disability, community organisations, government agencies, venue operators, and anyone interested in accessible navigation and inclusive travel.
Can’t attend live? Register to receive the recording.
