15.4.3 - Railways and Metro Systems
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of platform screen doors?
💡 Hint: Think about safety measures on transport.
What do tactile warning tiles help with?
💡 Hint: Consider how we can make travel safer for everyone.
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Why are platform screen doors important?
💡 Hint: Think about what keeps passengers safer.
True or False: Tactile warning tiles are solely for aesthetic purposes.
💡 Hint: Consider their purpose beyond just looks.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a proposal for a new metro station that includes all the accessibility features discussed (platform screen doors, tactile warning tiles, elevators, and priority compartments). Describe each feature's location and benefits.
💡 Hint: Think about how to best serve the needs of travelers with disabilities.
Critically analyze the effectiveness of tactile ground surface indicators in helping visually impaired travel through crowded stations. Discuss potential improvements.
💡 Hint: Consider how crowded situations can complicate navigation.
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