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Tactile indicators are a growing trend at places that receive lots of pedestrian traffic. They are found everywhere, from staircases and ramps to waiting platforms, crossings and escalators.Their tactile design guides and warns people of upcoming hazards along their way. The purpose of these indicators is to help pedestrians navigate the landscape safely by avoiding falls and slips. Additionally, they also greatly help the visually impaired as th …

You can find tactile indicators everywhere in public places, from waiting platforms, stairs, bus stations, pedestrian crossings, train stations, etc. Many people know its important role in helping vision-impaired pedestrians navigate and avoid potential danger. However, not everyone understands precision regarding size, placement, quality, and colour.Visually impaired commuters rely heavily on the consistency of tactile indicators. To maintain co …

Brand new tactile indicators are sold with a guarantee they will last for many years. This is great news for the people who buy these steel tactile indicators. However, the long-term benefits are only attainable when you maintain the space covered with tactile indicators.In this post, we have written about the top three tips to help you maintain and protect your installed tactile indicators. Why it is Necessary to Maintain Tactile IndicatorsThe m …

Navigating the public environment can be a daunting and emotionally draining task for the visually impaired. Usually, they are at risk of getting injured or lost. To avoid such occurrences, tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI) are tools designed to assist visually impaired people in navigating public spaces easily and safely. TGSI are mostly used in ferry terminals, train stations, bus stops, which can be hazardous for bl …