11.5. Urban Infrastructure and Public Transport Accessibility

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is one feature that makes bus terminals accessible?

   Hint

   Think about how someone in a wheelchair would access the platform.

2. 2.

   Why should public toilets be gender-neutral?

   Hint

   Consider the needs of different users.

3. 3.

   What is a required feature for bus terminals to ensure accessibility?

   • Stairs
   • Ramps
   • Narrow paths

   Hint

   Think about how someone who cannot walk would enter.

4. 4.

   True or False: Tactile paths are only necessary for blind individuals.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what other benefits these paths might provide.

5. 5.

   Design a public transport system for a city with a high percentage of senior citizens. What accessibility features would be most critical?

   Hint

   Consider both technology and human interactions in your design.

6. 6.

   You have been tasked to retrofit an existing metro station. Analyze existing features and propose necessary changes to improve accessibility.

   Hint

   Evaluate areas where user experience can be transformed to accommodate everyone.