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Barrier Free Built Environment: Metro Station (Case Study)

The document discusses accessibility features at the Ameerpet Metro Station in Hyderabad, India. It evaluates the station based on guidelines for barrier-free accessibility. It finds that while some features like guiding blocks and wheelchair access are adequately provided, other areas need improvement such as non-slip flooring, braille signage, and ensuring clear pathways. Overall, the station provides many accessible features but still has room for enhancements to fully meet the needs of all travelers.

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Barrier Free Built Environment: Metro Station (Case Study)

The document discusses accessibility features at the Ameerpet Metro Station in Hyderabad, India. It evaluates the station based on guidelines for barrier-free accessibility. It finds that while some features like guiding blocks and wheelchair access are adequately provided, other areas need improvement such as non-slip flooring, braille signage, and ensuring clear pathways. Overall, the station provides many accessible features but still has room for enhancements to fully meet the needs of all travelers.

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BARRIER FREE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

METRO STATION (CASE STUDY)


AMEERPET METRO STATION

SUBMITTED BY

J.DIVYA SRI-1601009
G.LAVANYA-1601015
M.MADHAVI-1601016
S.SUCHITRA-1601039
T.VIGNESWARI-1601042
APPROACH TO STATION

o The approach should not have a difference in level. If a


level difference is unavoidable, install a ramp or a ramp
plus staircase.

Difficult entry to the wheelchairs due to the


obstructions placed at the entry level to the lifts.
PAVED SURFACES
o At places where there is a difference in level, such as where
staircases meet floors, it is desirable that the appearance of
o Pathways should be constructed of non-slip the surface material be changed using colour contrast both
material. immediately before and after that area.

Not followed
The provided tiles
are not made of
non-slippery
material.
o The approach pathway should have guiding blocks o If the approach pathway is parallel to a road for vehicles,
for persons with impaired vision. enhance the safety of pedestrians by installing guard rails.

Guiding blocks are provided


everywhere from the starting point of
approach to the ending.

Guiding blocks are provided for entry but not exit.


RESERVATION OR INFORMATION COUNTERS

o Reservation or information counters should have o Counter heights should not be in excess of 850 mm.
unobstructed approaches for wheelchair users.

SPEAK HOLES- 1400mm


( for normal people)

SPEAK HOLES FOR WHEELCHAIR


USERS- 100mm

COUNTER HEIGHT -900 mm

SPEAK HOLES FOR


SPEAK HOLES FOR
HANDICAPPED PEOPLE
NORMAL PEOPLE
ELEVATORS

o For the lift (elevator), install two guiding blocks for


persons with impaired vision 300 mm. away from the call
button.

Use of Braille script

1250mm

Rough textured surface


inside elevator

800 mm 850mm

300mm
TOILETS
TICKET GATES
o One of the ticket gates should have a continuous line of
guiding blocks for persons with impaired vision.
o At least one of the ticket gates should be wide enough to
allow wheelchair users to pass through easily.

Guiding blocks are provided for entry but not exit

Wheelchair access – 560mm wide- access


960mm wide for normal people

Guiding blocks for only one gender checking area


TICKET VENDING MACHINES
o A knee recess beneath the ticket vending machines should
o The coin slot should be at a suitable height for easy be provided.
insertion of coins by wheelchair users.

1400mm Hearing loop


1200mm

No knee recess

900mm

o The fare buttons, cancel buttons and other information


700mm buttons should be written in Braille or in a distinct relief
pattern No Braille script followed on ticket vending machines

o Install guiding blocks for persons with impaired vision 300


65 mm
mm. away from the ticket vending machine.
No guiding blocks near vending machines
PLATFORMS

o The platform should have one row of dotted guiding


blocks for persons with impaired vision, 800 mm. or
more from the edge.
o Stairs, kiosks and dustbins on the platform must not hinder
the clear passage of persons with impaired vision and
600 mm only
wheelchair users. ( followed )

o A bench should be installed on the platform, having guiding


block around it. ( not followed )
CAR DOORS

o Car doors should be wide enough for wheelchair users 1880mm


(minimum 900 mm).
o The gap between car doors and the platform should be
reduced to an absolute minimum.

1900mm 1680mm

1650mm

920mm

850mm

1400 mm
WHEELCHAIR SPACE

o A space for a wheelchair should be made available at the


side of the door.

o The space should be indicated inside and outside the car by


using the universally recognized symbol for wheelchair
accessibility.
o Install a ring-strap or other appropriate safety grip for
wheelchair users to hold on to.

1200mm
INFORMATION

o The information board should be made easily readable by


using sufficiently large text size, distinct contrast and
illumination.

o For hearing impaired persons an electronic sign board of


appropriate size & height should be displayed on each
platform at conspicuous location for all announcements
made by the railways. ( not followed )

o It is desirable that in addition to a printed version of train


schedule, table of fares and other travel information also be
in Braille. ( not followed )

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