there is a USA report about tactile pavers which covers international
experience and design
Detectable Warnings: Synthesis of U.S. and International Practice
I have a copy if you want it.
then
Guidance on the use of tactile paving surfaces
http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_mobility/documents/page/dft_mobili
ty_503283.hcsp
and
a report by the rail safety board about tactile surfaces
http://www.rssb.co.uk/pdf/reports/research/Station%20tactile%20surfaces%20-%
20Phase%201.pdf
Dave Croft
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Subject: [ACCESSIBUILT] tactile route at train station
> Hi all,
> Member of public had contested the use of tactile tiles to guide the
> person with visual impairment within the train station. they claimed that
> the 5mm projection on the tactile tile is a trip hazard? Can anyone
refer
> me to any study done on this issue? Appreciate your response. Thanks.
>
> Best regards,
> Rahmah
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