Data Collection @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail Neighbourhood

Accessible Transportation And Community Facilities Access Survey And Audit Program

DATA COLLECTION FOR STREET ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail Neighbourhood

UM-DBKL GRAND CHALLENGE WITH TTDI RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION

CONTENT 1.0 Area of Study 2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1

Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara a) Parking

b) Vertical Circulation c)

Pedestrian Access

d) Street Furniture Zone e) Structure (Bus Stop) 2.2

Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara a) Parking b) Vertical Circulation c)

Pedestrian Access

d) Street Furniture Zone 2.3

Buildings – Masjid At-Taqwa a) Parking b) Vertical Circulation c)

Interior

1.0 Area of Study

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2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (a) Parking Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Parking Area Users’ Review / Observation - There is no accessible parking provided for OKU at the parking area although an accessible ramp is provided - The pathway is obstructed by a parking bay which is causing difficulties for the users if the parking is in use.

Recommendation - Minimum of 2 bays of OKU accessible parking shall be provided along with unobstructed pathway through the ramp

Sketches / Drawings From Jalan Abang Haji Openg

a

a b

Car Parking area

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (a) Parking Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Bicycle Rack Area Users’ Review / Observation - The bicycle rack is obstructed by vehicular car park - The bicycle rack is placed on different level with the road surface - The bicycle rack is placed away from the pedestrian pathway

b

Bicycle Rack Area

Recommendation The bicycle rack shall be located adjacent to the pathway with the same ground level

Sketches / Drawings

a

b

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Secondary Entrance

i

h

a

g

Ramp and steps to the secondary gate

Users’ Review / Observation - The ramp is steep (not according to the 1:20 ratio standard ) and not accessible for the wheelchair users - The floor finishes for the ramp is non slipresistant which might harm the users - The steps’ risers are too high (200 – 310mm) which causes difficulties for the elderly / kids.

- The floor finishes for the steps is non slipresistant without nosing detail - The ramp and steps are located near to the vehicular pathway without a zebra crossing

f

e

d

Sketches / Drawings a

c b

j

a

Steps at the secondary gate leading out to Jalan Abang Haji Openg

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Linkages

i

h

b

g

Small bridge connecting parking area to the pathway

Users’ Review / Observation - The small bridge is narrow and steep (not according to the 1:20 ratio standard ) with no railings provided which may harm the users especially wheelchair users and kids - The riser for the staircase is too high (200mm) which causes difficulties for the elderly users - The width of the staircase is more than 3000mm but no railings/intermediate railings are provided

f

e

Sketches / Drawings d

a

c b

j

c

Staircase leading to uphill jogging track

Recommendation - Railings / barrier shall be installed to ensure the safety of the users - Hand railings and intermediate railings for the staircase shall be installed for easier access of the elderly users

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Linkages Users’ Review / Observation - The pathway linkage that connects two different levels of pathways has steep end which may cause difficulties for the wheelchair users - There is no ramp provided near the bridge to allow wheelchair access alongside the water feature pathway

i

g

d

h

Linkage that connects the main pathway to the secondary pathway

e

f

Sketches / Drawings

d

a

c b

j

e

Steps that connects different levels of pathway

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Covered Seating Area Users’ Review / Observation - The ramp that links the pathway into the covered seating area is too steep (not according to the 1:20 ratio standard ) which causes difficulties for the wheelchair users - The gratings of drainage cover is parallel to the ramp and pathway - Lack of maintenance ; several voids at the drainage cover arrangement is identified

i

g

h e

f

Sketches / Drawings d

a

c b f j

Ramp that links the pathway into the covered seating area

Recommendation - The drainage cover shall be arranged perpendicular to the ramp / pathway to ensure the easy access of wheelchair users.

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Linkages Users’ Review / Observation - Only one side of railing is provided at the ramp although the ramp is located on a slope which may cause danger for the elderly / kids / wheelchair users - No proper ramp is provided at the open lawn area although it has different level with the pathway causing difficulties for wheelchair access

i

g

h

g

Ramp leads to playground area

h

Open lawn area

e

f

d

a

c b

j

Recommendation - Both sides of railing on the ramp to ensure safety of the users - Appropriate ramp shall be provided at spaces with different levels

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Ramp Users’ Review / Observation - The ramp that links the pathway into the building is too steep (not according to the 1:20 ratio standard ) which causes difficulties for the wheelchair users

i

Recommendation - Accessible ramp according to the 1:20 ratio standard shall be provided g

i

h

Office building

e

f

d

a

c b

j

j

Toilet building

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (c) Pedestrian Access Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Drainage Users’ Review / Observation - The drainage is not covered - The gratings of drainage cover is parallel to the ramp and pathway - Lack of maintenance ; several voids at the drainage cover arrangement is identified

a

Secondary pathway

Recommendation - The drainage cover shall be arranged perpendicular to the ramp / pathway to ensure the easy access of wheelchair users.

b

Sketches / Drawings

a

b

Drainage cover at the end of pathway

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (d) Street Furniture Zone Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Way Finding ; Signage Users’ Review / Observation - Important signage such as map of the park is installed at vehicular roadside which is restricted from the users - The signage is high and not reachable for kids and wheelchair users handling - Lack of maintenance ; the map is not clear

d a

Signage at the vehicular roadside

a

Map of Taman Lembah Kiara

c

b a

Recommendation - Way finding tools such as signage shall be installed near the pathway with reachable height , clear image, large font and contrast color

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (d) Street Furniture Zone Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Way Finding ; Signage Users’ Review / Observation - The signage is high and not reachable for kids and wheelchair users handling - Lack of information ; there is only map of TTDI rather than important information of the park

d b

Signage adjacent to the pathway

c

Sketches / Drawings

Recommendation - Way finding tools such as signage shall be installed near the pathway with reachable height , clear image, large font and contrast color

b a b

Information on the map

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (d) Street Furniture Zone Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Seating Users’ Review / Observation - Seating area is not covered - Seating area is obstructed by parallel drainage cover causing difficulties for the wheelchair users - Lack of maintenance ; several broken seating

d c

Seating area

c

Sketches / Drawings

b a b

Seating furniture

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (d) Structure Zone (Bus Stop) Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Bus Stop Users’ Review / Observation - Zebra crossings is not provided at Jalan Abang Haji Openg which may cause danger to the users - Curb ramp is not provided causing the bus stop not accessible to the wheelchair users

a

Jalan Abang Haji Openg

Recommendation - Zebra crossings and curb ramp shall be provided at the bus stop zone to allow easier access for all users

Sketches / Drawings

a a

Bus stop adjacent to Jalan Abang Haji Openg

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara (a) Parking Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Parking Area Users’ Review / Observation - There is no accessible parking provided for OKU at the parking area - The distance from the parking and the main entrance is more than 100m which may cause difficulties for the elderly/whelechair users

a

a

Parking area

Recommendation - Minimum of 2 bays of OKU accessible parking shall be provided along with accessible ramp - Additional parking area shall be provided inside the park area for easier access

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Linkage Users’ Review / Observation - The ramp that links the pathway into the park is too steep (not according to the 1:20 ratio standard ) which causes difficulties for the wheelchair users - The small bridge is narrow and steep (not according to the 1:20 ratio standard ) with no railings provided which may harm the users especially wheelchair users and kids

a b

a

Ramp from the main entrance into the park

c

Sketches / Drawings

d

b

Small bridge connecting the pathway

Recommendation - Accessible ramp according to the 1:20 ratio standard shall be provided

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Seating / Rest Area Users’ Review / Observation - The seating / rest / camping area are raised on a platform with steps causes them to be inaccessible for the wheelchair users

a b

c

Covered seating/rest area

c

Sketches / Drawings

d

d

Open rest/camping area

Recommendation - The seating / rest / camping area shall be design at the ground level for easier access

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara (c) Pedestrian Access Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Pathway Users’ Review / Observation - There is no separation between vehicular and pedestrian pathway - There is no barrier that separates the pathway from water element which may endanger the users

b

a

a

Vehicular pathway leading to main entrance

Recommendation - Pedestrian pathway shall be provided adjacent to the vehicular pathway - Natural barrier such as bushes / greeneries shall be planted bordering the water element

c

Sketches / Drawings

b

Water element

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara (c) Pedestrian Access Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Floor Finishes Users’ Review / Observation - Lack of maintenance ; the floor finishes in certain areas along the pedestrian pathway are not in a good condition which may harm the users

b

a

c

Sketches / Drawings

c

Pathway floor finishes

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara (d) Street Furniture Zone Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Seating Users’ Review / Observation - The seating/ bench height is 600mm which is not accessible to the kids ,elderly and wheelchair users and may cause them difficulties - The arrangement of the seating is not appropriate ; near slope and drainage area

a

Seating furniture

a

Sketches / Drawings b

c

Recommendation - Seating/bench with appropriate dimension according to the standard (450mm) shall be provided b

Seating area

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara (d) Street Furniture Zone Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Seating Area Users’ Review / Observation - The seating area is raised on a 180mm platform causing difficulties for the elderly/wheelchair users - The seating area is obstructed by other street furniture - The seating area is not properly connected from the pathway

c

a

Seating area

Sketches / Drawings b

c

Recommendation Provide at least 2 bays of OKU accessible parking with unobstructed pathway through the ramp

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Buildings – Masjid At- Taqwa (a) Parking Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Parking Area Users’ Review / Observation - OKU parking lot has uneven surface area which may cause difficulties to wheelchair users

a

a

Parking area

Sketches / Drawings

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Buildings – Masjid At- Taqwa (b) Vertical Circulation Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention External steps Users’ Review / Observation - The main staircase has 200mm riser (not according to the standard) which may cause difficulties to the elderly/kids - All the secondary entrances are designed higher than the ground level which only allows people into the building using steps/staircases

d e

f

b

a c

a

Main staircase into the building

Sketches / Drawings

b

Secondary entrance

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Buildings – Masjid At- Taqwa (b) Vertical Circulation Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Linkage Users’ Review / Observation - The staircase is obstructed by a parking bay which is causing difficulties for the users if the parking is in use.

- The access from Long Datuk Sulaiman 5 into the ramp of Masjid At-Taqwa is obstructed by a bumper which causes difficulties for the users

d e

f

b

a c

c

Staircase from Lorong Datuk Sulaiman

Sketches / Drawings

d

Access from Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 5

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Buildings – Masjid At- Taqwa (b) Vertical Circulation Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention External details Users’ Review / Observation - There is several redundant level difference in a short distance of area - There is no barrier at the higher platform which may harm the kids/ elderly/ wheelchair users

d

e f b

a c

e

Side entrance into the building

Sketches / Drawings

Recommendation - Reducing level difference for easier access

Sketches / Drawings f

Internal platform

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Buildings – Masjid At- Taqwa (c) Interior Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Internal detail

d

Users’ Review / Observation - There is many raise and steps (600mm) in the interior of the building with limited ramp provided - The central praying area is designed as a sunken space which causes difficult access to the wheelchair users

c

b a

a

Spill-out praying area

b

Central sunken praying area

2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Buildings – Masjid At- Taqwa (c) Interior Location

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Description Architect’s Design Intention Steps/Ramp

d

Users’ Review / Observation - The ramp provided is too steep and not according to the standard 1:20 - The pathway has a different level with the ablution area causing the users to access the area using steps which is not accessible for wheelchair users

c

b a

c

Ramp into the building

Sketches / Drawings

Recommendation - Significant spaces in the mosque (ie; ablution area / toilets / praying area) shall be designed with the same level for easier access d

Steps down to the ablution area