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Tactile edges and the gap

High contrast tactile edges help keep blind people safe by providing a warning at the edge of the platform. The gap between the platform and the car is a barrier for people who use wheeled mobility devices. After the ADA, the MTA added accessible boarding areas, which have a smaller gap. LIRR and NJ Transit use bridge plates to get wheelchair users over the gap.
Tactile edges and the gap

Date: 1000-2000

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Tactile edges and the gap

Date: 1000-2000

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