All You Need To Know About AODA Directional Ground Surface Indicators

Indicators play a vital role in enhancing the accessibility of visually impaired people. Different types of ground surface indicators are used to navigate easily and improve the appeal of the surface to help these people.

Usually, tactile indicators tiles or directional bars are applied to the surface for better navigation.

So let's first understand what is Tactile indicator.

Tactile Indicators are made from various product materials installed on the ground and have raised studs and bars. They are installed on the ground surface and provide high tonal contrast with the surrounding surface.

These indicators are helpful to give warnings of hazards and give continuous guidance of the path to the people with low or no vision. There are two types of indicators

Tactile indicators play a critical role in enhancing the accessibility for visually impaired individuals. They are available in different types and colors, which make it easy for people with visual impairment to navigate easily and at the same time improve the appeal of the space.

You can easily find tactile surface indicators on footpaths, stairs, and public transit platforms to assist the visually impaired. These indicators come in various colors to satisfy applications in specialty environments. Since they are available in various colors and materials, each municipality can choose the color and material.

There are two most common types of tiles and let's understand both

Directional Tactile Indicators

Directional Tactile Indicators are also known as Leading Tactiles and are made of a series of raised bars installed to the walking surface.

Directional indicators give directional orientation in open spaces and present the continuous accessible route to avoid hazards.

AODA Directional Ground Surface Indicators pointers are installed as long rectangular strips upon the floor surface.

You might have noticed the yellow detectable warning strips or lines at the transit platforms and curb ramps. In addition, AODA Directional Ground Surface Indicators pointers are installed as long rectangular strips upon the floor surface.

Warning Tactile Indicators

These types of indicators are also known as hazard indicators. Warning tactile indicators are textured ground surface indicators commonly used at pedestrian ramps, stairs, crossing platforms, and sidewalks.

Their textured surface alerts the pedestrians who are blind and have low vision.

When there are various Ground Surface Indicator products on the market, here are a few points you can keep in mind before making the final decisions.

The most common issue of ground surface indicators is color fading. The other key problem is color fading which means you have to replace the product more frequently, thus costing asset owners and taxpayers significant amounts of money.

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The very comprehensive range of products meets the most rigorous test requirements and comply with AODA, CSA, ISO, FADS, and IFC standards.