| Title | Station Platform-Railcar Threshold Gap Study |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49114 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Reichenberger, Anton, J. |
| Source | 35p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | United States. Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Corporate Contributor |
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration |
| Publication Date | 19820301 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This study was conducted for the Transportation Systems Center by the Veterans Administration Rehabilitation Engineering Center (VAREC). It is part of a program to improve railcar accessibility for the handicapped riders. The purpose of this investigation by VAREC was to gather data on: (1) the acceptable range of maximum gaps, which are various horizontal and vertical spacings in combination, which can be safely crossed by individuals in manually propelled or powered wheelchairs; (2) suitable techniques for safely and independently crossing such gaps in a wheelchair; (3) the abilities of persons in wheelchairs with different disabilities to safely and independently cross the gaps; and (4) what effects repeatedly crossing these gaps may have on the structural integrity (durability and life expectancy) of wheelchairs. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10590 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10590 |
| TRT Terms | Human factors engineering; Persons with disabilities; Door handles; Traffic barriers; Accessibility; Light rail transit; Rapid transit; Railroad stations; Railroad commuter service; Maneuverability; Passenger terminals |
| General Subjects | Barriers |
| Classification | NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | DTRS-57-80-X-00058 |
| Report Number | UMTA-MA-06-0025-82-2; DOT-TSC-UMTA-82-4 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49100/49114/DOT-TSC-UMTA-82-04.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |