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Pretoria
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Frano Combrinck
University of Cape Town, Civil Engineering, Graduate Student
- Occupational health and safety, Safety Culture, Construction Project Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Health and Safety, Universal Design, and 22 moreAccessibility and universal design (Architecture), Universal Design Education, Universal Design (Architecture), Universal Design for Learning, Tactile Guidance, Tactile Surface Indicators, TGSI, Pedestrian Crossings, Kerb Cuts, Universal Design and Inclusion, Design for All, Inclusive Design, Universal Design, Accesibility, Universal Design, Universal Design in Built Environment, Awareness Regarding Universal Design, Universal Designer, ๊Universal design, Universal Accessibility, Universal Access and Services, Universal Access and Assistive Technologies, Universal Access, Accessibility, and Design for Disablededit
- I am a South African resident who realized the many limitations in the built environment that limit people with speci... moreI am a South African resident who realized the many limitations in the built environment that limit people with special needs to join society in everyday activities like social, recreational, spiritual, and economical. The portion of disadvantaged society in South Africa that is bound to walking or using public transport is the majority. Yet, our built environment and public transport facilities, infrastructure, and fleet are not conducive and accommodating to the majority of our population. Pedestrians include vulnerable people living with disabilities like the deaf, blind, and citizens who use wheelchairs. I have been involved in research and development in South Africa for over 13 years now. I have gained experience in disability accommodation while working in London for five years, from 2002-2007.edit
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The correct implementation, application and construction of pedestrian ramps in South Africa have created much confusion and controversy over the past six to seven years; not to mention the correct inclusion of tactile ground surface... more
The correct implementation, application and construction of pedestrian ramps in South Africa have created much confusion and controversy over the past six to seven years; not to mention the correct inclusion of tactile ground surface indicators (TGSIs), or 'blister paving' as some call it.
Research Interests: Engineering and Reference
Research Interests:
Research Interests: Early Warning and Trees
Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSIs) and the application thereof in the South African Road Design Standard context has received a lot of attention over the last few years. This was mainly due to the requirement to make the built... more
Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSIs) and the application thereof in the South African Road Design Standard context has received a lot of attention over the last few years. This was mainly due to the requirement to make the built environment and public transport accessible to people with special needs.
I am producing a set of drawings/ images, to assist the public and designers to understand how the Department of Transport's National Technical Requirements for Tactile Pedestrian Crossings (NTR1) can be applied into the built environment, following Universal Design Principles.
The images are continually improving and developing, and I am improving technical correctness like road markings and traffic signal design as I go on.
I am producing a set of drawings/ images, to assist the public and designers to understand how the Department of Transport's National Technical Requirements for Tactile Pedestrian Crossings (NTR1) can be applied into the built environment, following Universal Design Principles.
The images are continually improving and developing, and I am improving technical correctness like road markings and traffic signal design as I go on.
Research Interests: Accessibility, Inclusive Design, Pedestrian Walkability (Architecture and public spaces), Tactile Perception, Universal Design, and 8 moreUrban Design, Sustainable Urban Design, Pedestrian Crossing Problems and Needs, Disability and Access, Universal Access, Universal Accessibility, Non-Motorised Transport, and TGSI
Since previous documents with the subject was loaded on Academia, a lot of research and development has been conducted and the South African Tactile pedestrian crossing layouts evolved. This lecture gives background on this process to... more
Since previous documents with the subject was loaded on Academia, a lot of research and development has been conducted and the South African Tactile pedestrian crossing layouts evolved. This lecture gives background on this process to where we are today.