Accessibility Advisory Committee March, 2014 Bhavana Nelliparambil - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Accessibility Advisory Committee March, 2014 Bhavana Nelliparambil Manager, Standards, PMPS, GO Capital Infrastructure 1

Accessibility at GO  One of the guiding principles of the Design Requirement Manual and Static Signage Catalogue.  Step free access to and from public areas and the accessible rail car.  Equivalent access is integrated for those with special needs, that include:  Mobility devices  Hearing or sight impairments  Elderly or ill  Travel with children 2

Challenges  Consistency in Application of Accessibility Standards  Our stations all being built at different times  Grandfathering of codes  Different versions of standards and other considerations – Heritage etc,.  Multiple capital projects  Capital Condition Surveys  Inventory where locations have standard variations  We establish projects to address any gaps 3

Standard Development Process Design Development Identify Accessibility requirements at Design Brief Stage Design Technical design Quality Lessons learned reviews Assurance Initiate and Develop Standard Standard Established 4

Design Requirements Manual (DRM) PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS  Governed by OBC, AODA and industry best practice  Tailored to suit all customer needs and site conditions  Design submissions are reviewed by Standards for quality assurance and technical input  Stakeholder input on all Accessibility requirements and technical reviews. 5

Accessibility a Guiding Principle in the DRM  Design Requirement Manual (DRM) section.  Icon to identify accessible infrastructure elements throughout the design guidelines document.  Accessibility features span all sections of the DRM. 6

Static Signage Catalogue  Design criteria for static signs include best practices and compliance with OBC , AODA , FLSA (French Language Services Act) and corporate branding standards.  Provisions are made in the design of stations and facilities to ensure that they all have an accessible route.  Features on the accessible route are to meet the conditions listed above and be accompanied with appropriate signage.  In general, accessible signs follow CSA, AODA guidelines; interior signs shall have a matt finish & exterior signs shall have a retro-reflective finish complete with reduced glare. 7

Gap Analysis - AODA Critical Changes to the DRM  Critical Changes to the AODA Integrated Accessibility Standards were updated in the DRM.  Outlined below are the changes: Ramps Accessible Parking Depressed Curbs Old: Ratio of 1:12 Old: Previously one type of Old: Directional grooves accessible parking. Current : Ratio of Current : Tactile warning Current : Two types of Accessible ramp slope 1:15 Parking, Type A and Type B 8

Gap Analysis - AODA Critical Changes to the DRM contd…. Waiting Areas: Recreational Trails leading to Old: None GO Facilities: Current : 3% of seating to be Old: None accessible when seating is fixed Current : Clear opening between to floor. 850mm to 1000mm whether the entrance includes a gate, bollard, or other entrance design. 9

15 Easier Access Design Features Furniture Site   Benches in stations and designated shelters on Train and Delineated Pedestrian Bus platforms and Park and Ride and Kiss N Ride areas. crosswalks and pavement markings; Vertical Access  Designated accessible parking  Stairways with accessible features. spaces and loading areas;  Elevators  Sidewalks with curb cuts to  Elevated Accessible Rail Platform (Mini-Platform) accommodate barrier-free access; Building  Accessible Bus Bays and  Power door operators and door guards platform areas;  Accessible washrooms;  Increased illumination near  Accessible Floor grilles customer loading and waiting areas; Customer Service  Barrier-free ticket sales counters and accessible ticket booth audio communication systems;  Signage for Station Way finding;  Public Address System; 10

Accessibility infrastructure features in the DRM • Site Entrance • Door guards • Stairs • Loading/Unloading • Glazing • Tunnel/Overpass Zones • Station Layout • Mini Platform • Accessible Bus Bay • Corridors • Designated Waiting Area in Bus Loop • Washrooms • Ticket Sales/TVM • Barrier Free Parking • Finishes • Signage –Wayfinding & • Accessible Curbs Trailblazing • Tunnel or Platform • Delineated Entrance • At Grade Pedestrian Crosswalks Crossings • Grade Level Walk on • Unobstructed to Platform/Station Pathways/Sidewalks, Plaza Walkways • Elevator • Ramps 11

Sample DRM pages – Site Entrance Highlights of Accessible Features  Access from Municipal Roads  Off Street access  Site Entrance  Site Access Priorities 12

Sample DRM pages – Passenger Loading /Unloading Zones Highlights of Accessible Features  Close to station building  3m wide unloading area  Curb cuts  Shortest possible access route 13

Sample DRM pages – Accessible Bus Bay Highlights of Accessible Features  Firm, non slip material  Passenger shelters  Visual cue at curb edge 14

Sample DRM pages – Barrier Free Parking Highlights of Accessible Features  Type A – 3.4x5.5m  Type B – 2.4x5.5m 15

Sample DRM pages – Barrier Free Parking – Parking Structures Highlights of Accessible Features  Proximity to Elevator vestibule  Signage 16

Sample DRM pages – Accessible Curbs Structures Highlights of Accessible Features  Pedestrian intersections  Directional grooves  Tactile cues 17

Sample DRM pages – Delineated Crosswalks Highlights of Accessible Features  Parking Lots and Access Routes  Pavement Markings  Signs 18

Sample DRM pages – Unobstructed Pathways Highlights of Accessible Features  Minimum Widths  Clear, unobstructed 19

Sample DRM pages – Door Guards Highlights of Accessible Features  Guard Rails  B/F Operators  B/F Symbol 20

Sample DRM pages – Glazing Highlights of Accessible Features  Distraction pattern  Cane detectable 21

Sample DRM pages – Station Layout Highlights of Accessible Features  Accessible Route = Travel path to/from/between the barrier free parking or drop off area, to the rail mini platform. Sample static signage along the accessible route: 22

Sample DRM pages – Washrooms Highlights of Accessible Features  Multi use, doorless  Signs  Door Operators, grab bars etc 23

Sample DRM pages - Grade Level Walk on to Platform/Station Plaza Highlights of Accessible Features  Parking Lots and Access Routes  Curbs 24

Sample DRM pages - Elevator Highlights of Accessible Features  Vestibules  Guards  Signage 25

Sample DRM pages - Ramps Highlights of Accessible Features  Customer Amenity  Redundant Vertical Access  Handrails  Detectable edges 26

Sample DRM pages - Stairs Highlights of Accessible Features  Contrasted nosing  Detectable Landings  Handrails  Illumination 27

Sample DRM pages -Tunnel/Overpass Highlights of Accessible Features  Coloured raceway covers/ tunnel walls  Stairs  Elevators 28

Sample DRM pages - Mini Platform Highlights of Accessible Features  Level of Service 29

Sample DRM pages - Designated Waiting Area Highlights of Accessible Features  Amenities  Canopy  Signs 30

Sample DRM pages - Ticket Sales/TVM Highlights of Accessible Features  TVM’s have Audio, Colour Contrast , Font, Braille in development.  Barrier Free Service Counter 31

Sample DRM pages - Wayfinding & Trailblazing Highlights of Accessible Features  Product Families  Identification  Directional  Parking  Services 32

Sample DRM pages - Wayfinding & Trailblazing 33

Sample DRM pages - At Grade Pedestrian Crossings Highlights of Accessible Features  Level crossing  Bollard Protection 34

Barrier Free Symbol – New? 35

Next Steps  Metrolinx Accessibility Guidelines.  Enhancements to Design Requirements Manual (DRM) accessibility standards to address new regulations and customer feedback.  Gap Analysis to meet latest OBC/AODA regulations.  Barrier-free paths connecting all public areas of station facility (e.g., parking lots, bus loops, Kiss & Ride, etc.  Accessibility Consultant.  Wayfinding strategy for people with vision loss. 36

Thank You 37