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.
The objective of this study was to develop a comprehensive analysis of the clearance gaps which occur between railcar doorways and station platforms, ...
This study of low-cost elevators for use in existing transit stations was commissioned by the Transportation Systems Center and included a four-day si...
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