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Tactile Network Systems and Intelligent Applications for Elderly and Disabled Travelers in Public Transportation Systems

Mobility, transport and accessibility are essential needs for relatively normal proceeding of life for elderly and disabled persons. All measures are defined with set of rules and laws which are clearly defining enforcements so that elderly and disabled persons can effectively and efficiently live relatively normal life. Movement and orientation of elderly and disabled pedestrians on regular routes and areas in the city of Zagreb is difficult. Basic tactile network is not developed so that elderly and disabled cannot access public transportation modes. This paper analyzes pre-existing conditions of tram and bus stations in the city of Zagreb. Besides analysis, this paper describes several models of tactile network on bus and tram stations designed for elderly and disabled travelers. Also, this paper provides possible solutions with usage of intelligent transport systems (ITS). One solution includes usage of geographic information system (GIS) applications which provides the accessibility information on routes and areas for elderly and disabled travelers, but also accomplishes mobility of all pedestrians.

elderly and disabled; visually impaired; mobility; tactile network; geographic information system

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