Accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY

Kiosk Room Speciﬁcations

Aisle width

The aisle width leading to a wheelchair spaces throughout the low ﬂoor sections of the bus shall be a minimum of 850 mm dear of protruding obstacles.

Wheelchair maneuvering spaces

Pathways for mobility devices, from the entrance door to the wheelchair space shall be a minimum of 850 mm wide.
A clear circle of 1500 mm shall be provided for the person using the wheelchair to maneuver in and out of the wheelchair space

Handholds/ stanchions

Interior handrails and stanchion shall be located to permit sufficient turning and maneuvering space for people using mobility devices to reach a securernent location from the lift or ramp. These handrails and stanchions shall allow for safe boarding and alighting, provide seating and standing assistance. and allow for easy circulation throughout the vehicle for persons with functional limitations.
To assist in the boarding process, persons with functional limitations shall be able to grasp vertical handrails from outside the vehicle to assist the boarding process at a height of 950 mm to 1200 mm.

Recommendation:

Floor railing shall be placed all around the perimeter to protect the glass from sharp objects and metals.

Kiosks

All controls should be at a maximum height of 1200 mm.
Visual information should be contrasted and in a minimum of 14 pt.

Kiosks Doors

Automatic doors are preferred for all entrances.
Door should have a free passage width of minimum 900 mm. This free passage must be measured between the face of the door and the face of the door step with the door opened at 90º
Opening and closing mechanisms should be placed between 900 mm and 1200 mm in height and should be easy to grasp and use. Pressure mechanisms or levers should be easy to operate with the elbow or be automatic. 5.2 KIOSKS
If physical touch pad is present. Braille shall be place at the bottom of the numerical or alphabetical letters.

The Queue System screen should be placed as shown in the picture with the line of vision as at least 900m.
All controls should be at a maximum height of 1200 mm.
Visual information should be contrasted and in a minimum of 14 pt

The desk of the iPads should be 680 mm.
All controls should be at a maximum height of 1200 mm.
Visual information should be contrasted and in a minimum of 14 pt.

Queue System Software

The queue system software contains an interface designed to cater for the people of determination as shown in the image.
There should be enough circulation space for the wheelchair to turnaround. Recommended: 1500mm diameter.
If physical touch pad is present. Braille shall be place at the bottom of the numerical or alphabetical letters.

All waiting lobby must be provided with a seating area intended for POD ( People of determination) and shall not be placed in a way that it will be obstructed or cannot be seen. It should be available at anytime and shall be located near to the reception and entrance.

Recommendation

Vacant seating area accessible by wheelchair.
Seating area for POD who doesn’t have wheelchair
A marker shall be provided where the seating area is located.

For wheelchair, vinyl sticker shall be place on floor and the size shall follow the Dubai universal accessibility code which is 300mm x 600mm and color shall be contrasted. While the other seating area shall place at the back rest .

Floor Warning Tactile

Floor warning tactile will serve as a guide to people of determination (POD) in navigating inside of SPS. It must be present at the following locations:
Entrance, queue, reception, waiting area, elevators or any other place that will have a level change (ex. stair)
Size and dimension shall conform with the Dubai universal accessibility code.

RAMP

In an event that stair is present at the entrance of SPS. A ramp shall be provided and shall conform as per Dubai design code. With all the needed safety measures intended for POD like warning tactiles and guide rail.
Curved ramp is not allowed as per the code.
Ramp slope ratio must be 1:12. And the floor materials must be unglazed or should be equipped with grip strips (anti slip strip).
Warning tactile must be present at the beginning of the ramp and at the end
Outdoor tactile must be yellow ceramic tiles.

Glass Surfaces

Glazed surfaces which is usually located at the main entrance and offices shall have warning bands.
Size and dimension shall conform to the Dubai universal accessibility code.
It should be contrasted and visible.

INTERACTIVE STAND KIOSK

Stand kiosk lower side shall have a POD logo at the top of monitor to indicate that this area is intended for POD
It shall be placed in area where it is accessible.

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Mobility

Aisle width

Kiosks

iPad Stations

Queue System

Waiting Area