Abstract
The purpose of this project was to provide barrier free bus stops for Taipei senior citizens and passengers with traffic difficulties e.g. blind, deaf and people with moving problems. The improved solution of a barrier-free environment consists of three aspects, which are a waiting zone, an oncoming bus information and assistive devices for weaker passengers. This study began with the investigation of the present contextual situation of Taipei City bus transportation systems, by using methodologies of observation, interviews, and documentation of literature. In order to select the most effective solution, a well-defined Ranking and Weighting method was then developed to access the factors of comparative importance. During this project, the Transportation Agency of Taipei City Council (TATCC, 1998) provided their existing bus transportation system for better insight assessments and also the Cultural and Educational Foundation for the Blind, Taiwan, offered the researchers a better understanding of blind people’s needs. This research finally provided an ideal barrier free bus stop design solution for Taipei senior citizens and weaker passengers. Through this solution, all passengers can not only wait for a bus in a safe and comfortable environment, but also be provided with a precise bus on-coming time schedule and useful information about alternative routes. Furthermore, the landscape of Taipei City can be improved considerably.
Citation
Chen, R., Teng, Z., and Lee, K. (2002) Barrier free bus stop design for Taipei senior citizens and weaker passengers, in Durling, D. and Shackleton, J. (eds.), Common Ground - DRS International Conference 2002, 5-7 September, London, United Kingdom. https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/drs-conference-papers/drs2002/researchpapers/18
Barrier free bus stop design for Taipei senior citizens and weaker passengers
The purpose of this project was to provide barrier free bus stops for Taipei senior citizens and passengers with traffic difficulties e.g. blind, deaf and people with moving problems. The improved solution of a barrier-free environment consists of three aspects, which are a waiting zone, an oncoming bus information and assistive devices for weaker passengers. This study began with the investigation of the present contextual situation of Taipei City bus transportation systems, by using methodologies of observation, interviews, and documentation of literature. In order to select the most effective solution, a well-defined Ranking and Weighting method was then developed to access the factors of comparative importance. During this project, the Transportation Agency of Taipei City Council (TATCC, 1998) provided their existing bus transportation system for better insight assessments and also the Cultural and Educational Foundation for the Blind, Taiwan, offered the researchers a better understanding of blind people’s needs. This research finally provided an ideal barrier free bus stop design solution for Taipei senior citizens and weaker passengers. Through this solution, all passengers can not only wait for a bus in a safe and comfortable environment, but also be provided with a precise bus on-coming time schedule and useful information about alternative routes. Furthermore, the landscape of Taipei City can be improved considerably.