But it’s not just the athlete’s own experience of transport that is important to us. I was so disappointed at one Games I competed in when my sister had to leave before the end of one of my races – in order to catch the last train back to her digs. And for competitors, winning in front of a huge crowd, who have all enjoyed the camaraderie of travelling to events together and making new friends, is a massive part of the experience. So getting it right for the spectators is crucial too.
As a disabled person, transport can be a big issue. When I came to London in a chair for the first time at the age of nine, the only way to get around London was in a taxi. So these days I actually find London really exciting – I use tubes and buses all the time. It might sound a bit sad, but for me a journey on the tube is still really exciting because it means that now I have choices. I’m also really confident that the Games will deliver a huge legacy in this area. I would never have dreamt how much more accessible London has become, and London 2012 can break down even more barriers.
After doing some interviews with the media, it was time to set off for another meeting in London. So I took Peter Hendy from Transport for London off to Kings Cross so he could see how much I enjoyed my journey. By tube.
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