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The operational problems associated with the provisions of vertical access for the mobility limited in the remodeling or new construction of rapid transit stations are discussed. Examples from the Chicago rapid transit stations are described. Ramps have solved vertical access in some stations, but it has been impossible to eliminate the vertical and horizontal gaps between cars and platforms. Future needs regarding wheelchair research and development are noted.

This paper appeared in TRB Unpublished Report No. 14, Transit Station Use by the Handicapped: Vertical Movement Technology.

Final Rpt.

DOT-UT-80040

p. 34-40

1980-4

Transportation Research Board Unpublished Report

Design; Development; Persons with disabilities; Rail transit stations; Research; Retrofitting; Wheelchairs

Research and development

Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Research; Society; I25: Design of Tunnels

TRIS, TRB

May 31 1983 12:00AM

• DEFINING THE HANDICAPPED USER POPULATION
• POTENTIAL OPERATIONAL IMPACTS OF STATION RETROFITTING FOR THE HANDICAPPED
• STRUCTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT IN TRANSIT STATIONS
• THE CREATIVE PROCESS
• TRANSIT STATION USE BY THE HANDICAPPED: VERTICAL MOVEMENT TECHNOLOGY
• VERTICAL MOBILITY WITH WHEELCHAIRS
• VERTICAL MOVEMENT SYSTEMS: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE