This New Generation Light Rail Concept Delivers Better Visual Cues
Amelia Roblin — August 9, 2012 — Autos
References: adamolnarproductdesign.blogspot.hu & yankodesign
A large percentage of people using public transit are first-timers and out-of-towners, making the ideas put forth through this New Generation Light Rail concept very practical ones. For many folks, it may seem obvious how one should board an urban tram, but a handful of features within Adam Molnar's design don't leave any room for doubt.
This streetcar is conveniently street-level to allow for easy entry. It has been equipped with lights that surround all sets of doors, illuminating either red or green to indicate whether a prospective passenger can approach. A green border invites people to board and additional visual cues point wheelchair-bound patrons towards accessible areas of the New Generation Light Rail train.
This streetcar is conveniently street-level to allow for easy entry. It has been equipped with lights that surround all sets of doors, illuminating either red or green to indicate whether a prospective passenger can approach. A green border invites people to board and additional visual cues point wheelchair-bound patrons towards accessible areas of the New Generation Light Rail train.
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1. New Generation Light Rail - Opportunity for creating more user-friendly and intuitive public transportation systems through the use of design and visual cues.
2. Easy Entry Streetcars - Improvement of street-level boarding experience for public transit users, particularly beneficial for first-timers and visitors.
3. Visual Cue Technology - Implementation of innovative lighting systems and visual cues to provide clear instructions and directions for passengers.
Industry Implications
1. Public Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunity to enhance the accessibility and user experience of public transit systems.
2. Urban Mobility - Potential for disruptive innovation in designing and improving streetcars to meet the needs of urban commuters.
3. Transportation Design - Opportunity for designers to create user-friendly and visually intuitive concepts for light rail trains and streetcars.
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