The Raytheon PRT2000 is a versatile, hitherto never before deployed public transit system which not only provides unique, easy access and a high level of service, but also inherently satisfies or exceeds all requirements of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). The ADA accessibility requirements are presented for Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) systems, the classification which includes Automated People Movers (APM's). The ADA will be discussed as it applies to APM systems in general and specifically with reference to PRT (Personal Rapid Transit). There are 31 specific ADA requirements for AGT systems which may be grouped into four areas: 1) Vehicle requirements, 2) Audio and visual communication requirements, 3) Boarding interface requirements, and 4) Fixed facilities and station requirements. Raytheon developed the PRT2000, a fully automated Personal Rapid Transit system, providing non-stop, origin-to-destination travel in vehicles that carry up to four people on a dedicated right-of-way guideway. A full scale operational demonstration system is nearing completion at the Raytheon facility in Marlborough, Massachusetts as part of a cooperative effort with the Northeastern Illinois Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). The requirements of the ADA are discussed in detail as they pertain to each phase of a transit trip and are viewed from the passenger perspective. These phases are: 1) Entering the Station, 2) Accessing the Correct Vehicle, 3) Entering the Vehicle, 4) Traveling on the Vehicle, 5) Departing the Vehicle and 6) Exiting the Station. It is highlighted in each phase where the PRT2000 exceeds the requirements of the ADA. Requirements and objectives to provide accessibility for the disabled were utilized to impact the design of PRT2000 throughout the entire design development process.
Accessibility for the disabled in an automated people mover system
1996
6 Seiten, 3 Bilder
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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