10.1. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), India

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is one feature of DMRC that ensures accessibility?

   Hint

   Think about navigation aids.

2. 2.

   What is the aim of universal design in public transport?

   Hint

   Consider inclusivity.

3. 3.

   What feature of DMRC helps visually impaired individuals navigate?

   • Escalators
   • Tactile indicators
   • Stairs

   Hint

   Think about texture underfoot.

4. 4.

   True or False: Universal design requires adaptations for people with disabilities.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the meaning of 'universal'.

5. 5.

   Develop a proposal for improving accessibility in another city's metro system based on DMRC's model.

   Hint

   Think about user needs.

6. 6.

   Analyze the societal implications of not implementing universal design in public transport.

   Hint

   Consider the broader impacts on equality.