Austroads, ITS Australia and La Trobe University are seeking feedback from councils on a draft guidance for accessible low and zero emission vehicle (LZEV) charging stations.
This guidance will impact and hopefully help councils with the planning of their charging sites and avoid discriminatory practices. EV charging should be easy for everyone, including people with disability.
Austroads, ITS Australia and La Trobe are looking for feedback from industry and government representatives who are involved in the design, development, and deployment of public LZEV charging infrastructure.
The guidelines are designed to aid road managers, and to prompt consideration of issues relating to planning and design. The document draws on work and guidance from across Austroads’ member agencies, as well as international insights.
As this is a relatively fast-moving area of interest, Austroads will continue to monitor and research developments, with a view to updating these guidelines on a regular basis.
Local governments can view the full EV Charging accessibility consultation document and submit their feedback at La Trobe University’s survey website. The consultation period will close on 9 December 2024.
