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Assessing technology for improving the accessibility of intercity buses for travellers with sensory disabilities
The objectives of this project are to determine the difficulties experienced by persons with sensory disabilities when they travel by intercity bus, and to assess the effectiveness of selected technologies in overcoming these difficulties.
Transport Canada
The objectives of this project are to determine the difficulties experienced by persons with sensory disabilities when they travel by intercity bus, and to assess the effectiveness of selected technologies in overcoming these difficulties.
Transport Canada
Assessment of g forces for rear-facing wheelchair securement systems in transit buses
The objective of this project is to conduct tests on low-floor transit buses equipped with rear-facing wheelchair securement system(s) under normal urban and suburban operating conditions to establish g force levels and specific data of interest to transit operators, regulators, bus manufacturers, persons using wheelchairs/scooters and general traveling public; to conduct crash tests to measure g forces.
Transport Canada
The objective of this project is to conduct tests on low-floor transit buses equipped with rear-facing wheelchair securement system(s) under normal urban and suburban operating conditions to establish g force levels and specific data of interest to transit operators, regulators, bus manufacturers, persons using wheelchairs/scooters and general traveling public; to conduct crash tests to measure g forces.
Transport Canada
Automated system for securing mobility aids
The goal of this project is to establish performance and design requirements for an automated system for securing mobility aids (wheelchairs and scooters) in large transit buses.
Transport Canada
The goal of this project is to establish performance and design requirements for an automated system for securing mobility aids (wheelchairs and scooters) in large transit buses.
Transport Canada
Canadian accessible transportation planning guide
A research and development project contracted by Transport Canada's Transportation Development Centre, August 1994 to April 1998. The work involved researching, developing, and writing a guide to help planners improve the accessibility of transportation systems. Provides guidelines for all modes of transportation and types of disability, and deals with both systems and specific technologies.
Transport Canada
A research and development project contracted by Transport Canada's Transportation Development Centre, August 1994 to April 1998. The work involved researching, developing, and writing a guide to help planners improve the accessibility of transportation systems. Provides guidelines for all modes of transportation and types of disability, and deals with both systems and specific technologies.
Transport Canada
Comparison of two protocols for assessing the driving performance of elderly and disabled drivers
To determine which of two methods most accurately predicts the driving performance of elderly and disabled drivers.
Transport Canada
To determine which of two methods most accurately predicts the driving performance of elderly and disabled drivers.
Transport Canada
Demonstration of wayfinding technologies
The objective of this project is to demonstrate and evaluate wayfinding technologies for travellers with sensory disabilities.
Transport Canada
The objective of this project is to demonstrate and evaluate wayfinding technologies for travellers with sensory disabilities.
Transport Canada
Designated Parking Permit Program
Designated parking is available for the use of persons who are unable to walk more than 75 meters without serious difficulty or danger to safety or health. Applications are available at the Council office and must be signed by a physician.
Prince Edward Island Council of the Disabled
Prince Edward Island Council of the Disabled
Effects of vision enhancement systems on older drivers
The objective of this project is to assess the effects of vision enhancement systems on older drivers. The research team tested both conformal and non-conformal VES with both young and old drivers, in good visibility and in fog.
Transport Canada
The objective of this project is to assess the effects of vision enhancement systems on older drivers. The research team tested both conformal and non-conformal VES with both young and old drivers, in good visibility and in fog.
Transport Canada
Evaluation of a protected-position securement system for mobility aids
To assess the safety and comfort of a protected-position securement system for an occupied mobility aid on an intercity coach.
Transport Canada
To assess the safety and comfort of a protected-position securement system for an occupied mobility aid on an intercity coach.
Transport Canada
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