Guidelines to Improve Barrier-Free Access for Public Transport ...

PART IGeneral Guidelines for Passenger FacilitiesChapter 2. Guidelines for Location GuidesDisplay with changeable contentsThe variable display device is a system that visually shows changing information, either by mechanicalmethods such as flaps or by electronic methods such as LEDs.Contentsof thedisplayDisplaymethodLocationsto placethemAt normal times, the information displayed consists of traffic serviceinformation for places such as railways and ships. The service informationincludes departure track numbers, departure times, vehicle types, anddestinations. If there is a traffic problem, it is desirable to provide the informationconcerning the delay situation, reason for the delay, expected time theoperation resumes, available change-over transportation, and relatedinformation for the passengers. It is useful to be prepared with a displaymenu for an emergency. It is also desirable to state the availability ofalternative networked transportation. It is desirable to continuously indicate any abnormal situations by having aflicker lamp to keep people informed that the display for abnormalsituations is operating. For the display, ensure that letters are clear and are uniformly bright. Also,make recognition easy by making the brightness of the figures on the signsignificantly different from that of the background. In the case that places for getting on and off frequently change accordingto operation of traffic service, changeable displays for the traffic should beplaced at each spot in the pathway where the passage to such gettingon/offplace branches off. This is for the benefit of many people includinghearing-impaired people who are largely dependent on visual information.Displays should also be put near the ticket gate, getting-on/off places, andwaiting rooms where it is easy for people to decide where to go. The height of the exhibit position for the changeable display should besame with guidance signs and location signs.Reference 2-11[Systems to provide operation information]Article 91. Facilities to provide information on services for trains, boats, and planes shall be installed with a visual displayor auditory guidance. However, this rule does not apply when electricity is not available or for other technicalreasons.[Display]Article 101. There shall be a display that shows major facilities for barrier-free access near lifts, toilets, and ticket sellingplaces.[Guidance for major facilities for barrier-free access]Article 111. A display board indicating the locations of major barrier-free access shall be provided near an entrance/exitleading directly to a public road. However, this rule does not apply when the layout of such facilities is easilyrecognized visually.Attached Table 2-1:SafetycolorRedYellowredYellowGreenBlueRedpurplea Fire preventionb. Prohibitionc. Stopd. High-level dangerJIS Z9103-1995 safety-related colors for signs. Display rules andwhere to use them. (Extracts related to the sign system)Indications Where to use Examples where it is useda. Dangerb. Safetyfacilities forsea traffica. Cautiona. Safetyb. Evacuationc. Health care.First aid.d. Go ahead signala. Instructionb. Precautionc. GuidanceRadiationThe places related to fireprevention, prohibition,stopping, and where highleveldanger exists.a. Areas in danger of causinga disaster or a troubleb. A mark easy to identify inthe sea for safety facilitiesor shipwreck rescue in seatraffic.a. Areas where a collision,fall, or stumble could occur.b. Clear display b. Things or areas requiringwarnings, especially clearindications for such.Areas related to raising safetyconcern, related to emergencyevacuation, related to healthcare and first aid, andindicating "go ahead."Protection wear and othersthings that only persons incharge of instructions forhealth and safety can handle.Radiation-isotope. Its disposalroom, storage facilities, andfence surrounding the controlledarea.a. Alarm sign for fire. Fire plug. Fireextinguisher. Fire alarm.b. Prohibition sign. Barricade (no trespassing)c. Emergency stop button. Stop signalflag. Color light signal "stop."d. Gunpowder sign. Gunpowderindication.a. Danger signal. Danger warning.Danger display.b. Life raft. Life-saving devices. Lifebuoy. Waterway mark.a. Caution sign. Warning.b. Color light signal "caution." Exitsigns in the station building, attickets gate and on platforms.a. Safety flag and safety guidancesignal.b. The sign indicating the direction tothe emergency exit.c. Industrial health flag and hygieneguidance sign. The sign and signalto show direction to and location ofprotection tool boxes, stretchers,first-aid boxes, and first aid station.d. Go-ahead signal flag. Color lightsignal "go ahead."a. Background color for signsinstructing using safety glasses andgas measuring.b. The sign indicating "under repair."c. Indicating direction to and locationof the parking lot