The MATISSE project identified a range of mobility related to physical accessibiliy, which, as a cocktail, customised to local needs can assist in reducing exclusion.

ECLIPSE has identified good practice examples where these measures have been successfully introduced and a selection of these are summarised below:

• Crosslink - Sheffield (UK)
• Mobility CarSharing - Switzerland

Crosslink - Sheffield (UK)

Crosslink provides the North Sheffield communities of Southey Green and Parsons Cross (amongst the most deprived communities in England) with enhanced access to Parsons Cross College and Northern General Hospital.

This circular service, operated by Sheffield Community Transport, uses fully accessible minibuses and there is a flat fare of 50p (approximately €0.73), with reductions for concessions.

The scheme has exceeded its target passenger figures and demand now outstrips supply on occasion. It is claimed that ‘did not attend' appointment rates at the Northern General Hospital have dropped since the introduction of Crosslink. The service is also thought to have has made a significant contribution towards the regeneration of the area; promoting journeys to work and training, and reducing the perception of social exclusion felt by these residents.

Mobility CarSharing - Switzerland

In Switzerland, the integration of car sharing and public transport services has been implemented on a large scale. Mobility Car Sharing Switzerland rents cars for shopping trips, business trips or excursions at locations in the whole of Switzerland at a lesser cost than a conventional car rental thus allowing those who cannot afford a car greater access.

It is claimed that it is the world's largest car sharing organisation and people in Switzerland are encouraged to relinquish car ownership by supplementing Switzerland's modern and efficient public transportation system with the car-sharing program.

For more information on the above, please select the 'Deliverables' icon on the top left hand side of this page and download Deliverable 3.