How might we improve public transport experience for the visually-impaired? by ZHANG YUXUAN ELENA https://padlet.com/2000962g1/bn5kr29bil6ynzrw Improving public transport accessibility for the visually impaired and their guide dogs. It will enable people who are visually impaired to commute more easily to and from work, and for leisure, empowering them to be more independent, and enjoy more fulfilling lives and productive careers. en-us 2021-06-03 01:25:55 UTC 2023-06-10 19:27:57 UTC hello@padlet.com (2) Announcement of Bus Arrival at Bus Stop 2000962g1 https://padlet.com/2000962g1/bn5kr29bil6ynzrw/wish/1581180161 An announcement of what bus has arrived at Bus stop is made so that the visually impaired know that they are getting into the correct bus and do not need to rely on people around them or the bus driver. ]]> 2021-06-03 01:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/2000962g1/bn5kr29bil6ynzrw/wish/1581180161 (1) Walking to the Bus Stop 2000962g1 https://padlet.com/2000962g1/bn5kr29bil6ynzrw/wish/1581180162 The visually impaired will head towards the bus stop to wait for their bus so that they can travel. 

]]> 2021-06-03 01:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/2000962g1/bn5kr29bil6ynzrw/wish/1581180162 (3) Chairs for Guide Dogs in the Bus 2000962g1 https://padlet.com/2000962g1/bn5kr29bil6ynzrw/wish/1581180166 Foldable chairs can be in-built in the bus, by the wheelchair area in the bus. This is to reduce the space when not in use and to make space for guide dogs when they enter the bus. ]]> 2021-06-03 01:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/2000962g1/bn5kr29bil6ynzrw/wish/1581180166 (5) Sufficient space for both owner and guide dogs 2000962g1 https://padlet.com/2000962g1/bn5kr29bil6ynzrw/wish/1581180167 Both the owner and guide dogs would be comfortable and happy because they are not cramped up together (as shown in the image below). 

]]> 2021-06-03 01:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/2000962g1/bn5kr29bil6ynzrw/wish/1581180167 (6) Alighting the bus 2000962g1 https://padlet.com/2000962g1/bn5kr29bil6ynzrw/wish/1581180168 The visually impaired can alight when they have reached their desired location through the annoucement]]> 2021-06-03 01:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/2000962g1/bn5kr29bil6ynzrw/wish/1581180168 (4) Announcement of bus arrival at bus stop 2000962g1 https://padlet.com/2000962g1/bn5kr29bil6ynzrw/wish/1581233673 Announcement of what time bus arrives and what bus it is so that the visually impaired know what bus they are boarding. Can also notify passengers of the waiting time and any possible disruptions due to breakdowns any other issues.]]> 2021-06-03 01:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/2000962g1/bn5kr29bil6ynzrw/wish/1581233673