15.15.1. Designing for Extreme Weather

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is climate resilience in transportation systems?

   Hint

   Think about how we prepare for storms and floods.

2. 2.

   Name one feature that helps maintain accessibility during extreme weather.

   Hint

   It's a type of walking path that provides shelter.

3. 3.

   What is one feature to protect users from extreme weather?

   • Covered pathways
   • Thin walls
   • Open roads

   Hint

   Think of what you see in a train station.

4. 4.

   True or False: Emergency alerts should only be audible.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider different types of disabilities.

5. 5.

   Create a proposal for an inclusive transport station that can handle heavy rainfall and flooding. What features must it have, and why?

   Hint

   Think about each user's journey through the station.

6. 6.

   Analyze the role of transportation staff in emergencies. What practices should be implemented for them to assist individuals with disabilities effectively?

   Hint

   Consider what kinds of disabilities might require specific actions.