Off Street/Platform Edge Warning System - Surface Mounted Tactile Systems
The
Off Street/Platform Edge profile has been designed to cater for the
growing demands of DDA Compliance within the rail network.
It has been widely adopted and approved throughout the network as it offers:-
- Fast Installation - 120 linear metres in 4 hours.
- No excavation - most stations do not have access for heavy plant - no noise issues.
- Adheres to most surfaces i.e. Concrete, Tarmac, Terrazzo, Wood, Metal, Marble, Ceramic and Bitumen.
- Fast curing.
- No waste.
- No lifting equipment required.
- Harder wearing than concrete.
- SRV tested.
- Professional Installation available.
- No 'hot' works.
"The purpose of this surface is to advise visually impaired
people of the edge of all off street railway platforms."
Department for Transport (DFT) Document 1998.

Segregated Shared Cycle Track/Footway Surface
As illustrated in the image, The Segregated Shared Cycle Profile has
been fitted to an existing footway without the need for excavation this
minimizing disruption and labour costs.
"The
purpose of the tactile surface used in conjunction with a segregated
shared cycle track/footway is to advise visually impaired people of the
correct side to enter."
Department for Transport (DFT) Document 1998.
Guidance Path Surface
As illustrated guidance path profile can be fitted to virtually any surface for fast and easy DDA compliance.
"The
purpose of the guidance path surface is to guide visually impaired
people along a route when the traditional cues, such as a property line
or kerb edge are not available. It can also be used to guide people
around obstacles, for example street furniture is a pedestrianized
area. The surface has been designed so that people can be guided along
the route either by working on the tactile surface or by maintaining
contact with a long cane."
Department for Transport (DFT) Document 1998.

