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Inclusive Design
Margaret Hickish
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London 2012
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1.3 billion rail journeys annually
19 major stations serving 50% journeys
2000+ stations leased to train operators.
20,000 miles of track, level crossings and footbridges.
32,000 bridges and tunnels.
8,200 commercial properties.
100’s of offices, depots, signal boxes, etc.
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Who do you design for?
Who do we design for?
UK Population is 65.2 M
and uses data collected from 90% of the population
however
UK ergonomic measurements exclude
Over retirement age ~14 MUnder 16’s ~11.5 MDisabled people ~12.2 M
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“ The design of mainstream structures or services that are accessible to, and usable by, as many people as reasonably possible, in a wide variety of situations and to the greatest extent possible without the need for special adaptation or specialised design. ”
British Standards Institute
What is Inclusive Design?
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Five Principles of Inclusive Design
acknowledges diversity and difference
offers choice – one solution may not work for all users
delivers flexibility in use
convenient and enjoyable for everyone
puts people at the heart of the design process
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Application
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Engaging Users and Stakeholders
Consists of 16 national volunteers
12 disabled members
Meets 12 times a year
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Inclusive Design and Safety Installing a lift enables wheelchair users and ambulant
disabled and older people to change levels it assists people with pushchairs and buggies and are safer.
Evenly distributed lighting in an environment is important for a broad range of users improving personal security, safety, the ability to see signs/ instructions as well as aiding visually impaired people
Safe, accessible and well-designed footbridges encourage people to cross the track where it is safe.
Inclusive signage reduces unnecessary walking for all passengers
Seats along accessible route to platforms encourage and enable passengers to make independent use of spaces.
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Every Stage is Important
Motivation (Strategy)
Training
Standards
Detail
MethodologyConsultation
Planning
Overview
Operation
Management & Maintenance
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Railways for Everyone
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St Pancras
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Inclusive toilet provisions
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Innovation
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Inclusive?
