| Title |
A Preliminary Study on the Physical Environment Characteristics of Free Shuttle Bus Interior for Vulnerable Pedestrian. - Focusing on the Characteristics of the Elderly - |
| Authors |
정상원(Jeong, Sang-Won) ; 남경숙(Nam, Kyung-Sook) |
| DOI |
http://dx.doi.org/10.14774/JKIID.2018.27.1.156 |
| Keywords |
Vulnerable Pedestrian ; Free Shuttle Bus ; Interior Design ; Physical Environment Characteristics ; Elderly |
| Abstract |
This study analyzed the characteristics of Physical Environment of existing free shuttle bus Interior centered on elderly people who frequently use free shuttle buses. The purpose of this study is to provide basic data that can be used for improvement of existing free shuttle buses. In the case of the old type, in terms of accessible design, the middle entrance is not normally opened except the wheelchair occupant, so that the entrance of the front wheel is always used. Therefore, most elderly people go to the back seat and travel distance is twice longer. In addition, many stairs caused frequent inconveniences for boarding. In the case of the new type, it is planned to be a low-floor type, and various types of safety rods and handles, pictograms for enhancing the information convenience are well-equipped, and the measured value of the overall design characteristic is high. However, in the case of mental stability, it was confirmed that the seat of the bus is colored with a cold color system and is in a different relationship with the warm color which can feel mental stability. Overall, both old and new shuttle buses lack audiovisual feedback on bus routes and route guidance in terms of Supportive design. Also, since the cleaning tools and other miscellaneous items were left in the room, it became an obstacle to space utilization in terms of adaptable design. In terms of safety, both shuttle buses did not come into view with fire extinguishers shaded by miscellaneous items. Therefore, immediate action is unlikely in case of emergency. This problem should be resolved quickly. |