Tractile Paving

The purpose of the Platform Edge Warning Surface (Off-Street) is to warn visually impaired people of the edge of all off-street railway platforms. The purpose of the Blister Surface Tactile is to provide a warning to visually impaired people who would otherwise find it difficult to notice the difference between where the footpath ends and the road begins. The purpose of the Corduroy Warning Surface is to warn visually impaired people of the presence of specific hazards: steps, level crossings or the approach to on street light rapid transit (LRT) platforms. The purpose of the guidance path surface tactile is used to guide visually impaired people along a route when the traditional cues, such as a property line or kerb edge are not available. Segregated Shared Cycle Track is used in conjunction with a segregated shared cycle track/footway.