Bus stops are a critical component of urban infrastructure in modern cities.However,there is a notable research gap regarding the accessibility of bus stop facilities for visually impaired passengers.Using the L Area ...Bus stops are a critical component of urban infrastructure in modern cities.However,there is a notable research gap regarding the accessibility of bus stop facilities for visually impaired passengers.Using the L Area in Shanghai as a case study,research findings reveal significant deficiencies in both the long-distance recognition and accessible facilities of bus stops within the“15-minute community-life circle.”Using the Kano model,this study classifies and prioritizes the needs for visually impaired passengers:large-font bus stop sign is a must-be need;audio announcements for bus arrivals are a one-dimensional need;audio announcements for the bus stop location,eliminating the vertical gap between the bus floor and the platform,and establishing an accessible boarding area are attractive needs.The study proposes design strategies for bus stop facilities,including a phased improvement approach for different bus stop types,and the embodied technology-supported assistive device-Smart Canes.This research not only responds to the global academic discourse on inclusive cities,but also contributes to promoting inclusive urban development in practice.展开更多
文摘Bus stops are a critical component of urban infrastructure in modern cities.However,there is a notable research gap regarding the accessibility of bus stop facilities for visually impaired passengers.Using the L Area in Shanghai as a case study,research findings reveal significant deficiencies in both the long-distance recognition and accessible facilities of bus stops within the“15-minute community-life circle.”Using the Kano model,this study classifies and prioritizes the needs for visually impaired passengers:large-font bus stop sign is a must-be need;audio announcements for bus arrivals are a one-dimensional need;audio announcements for the bus stop location,eliminating the vertical gap between the bus floor and the platform,and establishing an accessible boarding area are attractive needs.The study proposes design strategies for bus stop facilities,including a phased improvement approach for different bus stop types,and the embodied technology-supported assistive device-Smart Canes.This research not only responds to the global academic discourse on inclusive cities,but also contributes to promoting inclusive urban development in practice.
