Wayfinding and Safety Features
Clear, visible, and accessible signage is essential for guiding users through urban spaces, ensuring that everyone, including those with sensory disabilities, can navigate safely. High-contrast signage, tactile elements, and auditory cues create an inclusive environment for all users.
- Implement high-contrast, readable, and universal signage that is understandable for people of all abilities.
- Incorporate tactile and auditory signals to assist individuals with visual or hearing impairments.
- Place maps and reference points at strategic locations, such as major intersections and public transport stations, for easy navigation.
- Provide adequate lighting for nighttime and adverse weather conditions.
Sources
- https://accessible-eu-centre.ec.europa.eu/content-corner/digital-library/en-172102021-accessibility-and-usability-built-environment-functional-requirements_en
- https://www.iso.org/standard/71860.html
- https://www.t-l.ch/collectivites/guide-des-amenagements-pour-les-transports-publics-routiers-tl/
- https://www.leitfadenbarrierefreiesbauen.de/fileadmin/downloads/archiv/barrierefreies_bauen_leitfaden_en_bf_version2.pdf
- https://www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/http/wb021/contenidosEstaticos/especial/cea/20190917/Avance_PMSEP_2020_2030.pdf
- https://www.punt6.org/es/books/espacios-para-la-vida-cotidiana/