Tag: UniversalDesign
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Public transport infrastructure should be designed for safety from the start
From the train-on-level-crossing crash issue — this kind of thing happens all over the world. We just heard about a near-miss in Florida: a…
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Railway crossing accidents in Thailand: 77 crashes/year, 28 deaths/year – and 621 crossings have zero protection!!!
Yesterday’s train-bus collision at Makkasan crossing wasn’t the first, and it won’t be the last unless we fix this systemically. Here’s what the State…
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Good sidewalks have no obstacles
Many of you have seen steel posts lined up on Bangkok’s sidewalks. BMA is trying to solve the dangerous problem of motorcycles riding on…
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Tokyo Doesn’t Compromise on Accessible Buildings – What About Thailand?
Ever walked into a building and found only stairs — no ramp, no elevator — then had to turn back? This isn’t just inconvenience.…
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Accessibility Is a Global Conversation – and It’s Moving Fast
Ever had that moment? Watching a video in a noisy place and turning on captions, or rolling a suitcase up a ramp and feeling…
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Elevators Aren’t Enough – Japan Shows ‘Placement’ Is the Real Key 🚆
Imagine rushing for a train, only to find the elevator at the farthest end of the platform — an extra minute and a half…
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Know Before You Go – Facility Maps Can Help!
Students have the right to know in advance “which path they can take.” UC Berkeley’s Campus Access Maps already show this — with ramps,…
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Running Toward Dreams at Ray Run Pattaya
When running is not just a competition but a shared experience for everyone — that is what Ray Run Pattaya is proving. The Ray…
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Budget Hotels in Tokyo Have Universal Design – But You Need to Choose Wisely
Toyoko Inn, a budget chain with 333+ locations across Japan, has a clear “Our Commitment to Universal Design.” Every branch offers Heartful Room® in…
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10 Requirements for a Good Sidewalk
“10 Requirements for a Good Sidewalk” A good sidewalk should let people travel continuously from start to finish. Here is a simple 10-point checklist…