By Taylan Çetinkaya & Cem Baki
OUTLINE Introduction Main Part Some Problems That We Observed Conclusion
Güzelyurt Roundabout Problem: No traffic lights No crosswalk Solution: Installing lights including modifications for visually impaired people Adding crosswalk whose ends and itself are textured
Problem: Uneven surfaces Solution: Modified pavements without cracks Leveled pavements
Problem: Narrow pavements Solution: Arranging and extending the pavements
Problem: Dimensional inaccessibility especially for tall people Solution: Issuing regulations on installing devices exposed to public areas
Problem: Inaccessibility for crippled people Solution: Building ramps and railings
Problem: Inaccessibility for blind people Solution: Applying textured cobbles A textured crosswalk. Obtained from
Problem: Limited curb cuts; unfavorable for both blind and crippled people Solution: Adding curb cuts at the both ends of crosswalks An example of a curb cut
Problem: Excessive physical effort & not equitable use Solution: Installing railings and at least one flush -toilet in the public places for disabled people
Problem: Height of the pavements Solution: Lowering down the pavements and/or adding curb cuts
Problem: Unequity in transportation Solution: Replacing vehicles to modern ones or modifying existing ones with wheelchair ramps
Problem: Obstacles suggesting the failure to apply size and space approach Solution: Covering the area if removal is not possible
Problem: Lack of signs especially for visually impaired people and children Solution: Installing protective and warning lines and concrete block walls around renovation sites
Problem: No sidewalk Solution: Attaching both visual and auditorial warning signs if building a sidewalk is not possible
Problem: Lack of handicapped parking spots Solution: Assigning parking spots for shopping malls, museums, parks etc. Handicapped parking spots. Image obtained from thebackbaynagletters.blogspot.com
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