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How is Armor Tile Tactile System Helping Contractors in Making Transit Safe?

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How is Armor Tile Tactile System Helping Contractors in Making Transit Safe?

Approaching an escalator, waiting at a crosswalk, or on the platform for a bus or train, you have likely seen detectable warning tiles installed or felt underfoot in these areas. The Armor tile tactile system is comprised of cast-in-place/surface applied attention domes tiles or wayfinding bar tiles. These tile tactile systems stick millimeters out of the ground, provide an easily detected warning of potential hazards or guide the safe passage.

 

How does Armor Tile Tactile System Make Transit Safer?

  • Visual path marking indications

Armor tactile tile system creates a marked path to transit platforms. Although it ensures pedestrians can easily find a safe path, the stark contrast of the tactile tile and its surrounding area ensures great visibility in dim lighting conditions.

 

  • Audible detection

Advanced truncated dome technology offers superior audible detection. For example, when a visually-impaired or blind person taps with a guidance cane, tactile warning tiles or wayfinding bars create an audible distinction from the surrounding area; alert or guide the visually impaired regarding the path.

 

  • Underfoot detectable

Even without looking ahead, pedestrians can beware of the upcoming hazards with the help of Armor-tile surface applied attention dome tiles and guide about the safe pathway with Armor surface applied wayfinding bar tiles. In addition, they can feel comfortable through the shoes.

 

What is the Purpose of the Armor Tile Tactile System?

The Armor tile tactile system plays a vital role in pedestrian safety and is required by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). The tile tactile system is designed to build a safe space for a visually impaired or blind person to navigate in a commercial place without the assistance of others easily.

 

Truncated domes provide a non-visual warning of upcoming hazards, whereas wayfinding bars guide the safe path with the help of a cane.

 

Detectable warning systems are especially helpful for fulfilling the following items:

  • Provide non-visual alerts.
  • Create a safe and easy-to-navigate space.
  • Warn of changing conditions.
  • Create a safe space.


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