Types Of Tactile Surface Indicators

TYPES OF TACTILE SURFACE INDICATORS

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TYPES OF TACTILE SURFACE INDICATORS Tactile paving was introduced

Types Of Tactile Surface Indicators

to make it easier for the

Let us explore in detail different kinds of tactile

visually impaired pedestrians to paving indicators. navigate and walk around busy

Warning tactile indicators- Generally known as

and potentially hazardous

hazard tactiles, these indicators consist of studs

environments. Tactile walking

designed in such a way that the visually impaired

surface indicators are designed people are informed of nearby hazards. They allow in such a way that it gets

the walkers to change their route if they find it tricky

recognized easily through a

to walk on. They help prevent potential hazards which

cane or the foot. There are

include the bottom and the top of a stairwell, a

various types of tactile surface

railway crossing or foot of the ramp.

indicators available in the

Directional tactile indicators- Directional tactile

market.

walking surface indicators are designed in a manner that they provide walking surfaces with a series of raised bars. They are specifically oriented to guide visually impaired people down the safest possible route.

Cycle way tactile paving indicators- These are the kind of indicators that allow safe movement of visually impaired people in navigating pavements that include cycle ways. These indicators are used when there is no physical separation between cycle track and footpaths.

The walking indicators play a major role in ensuring the safety of visually impaired pedestrians and reducing the risks of potential hazards.

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