Ensuring accessibility in public transport is both a legal requirement and a moral obligation. According to Section 8, Paragraph 3 of the German Passenger Transport Act (PBefG), transport companies have been required to achieve full accessibility since January 1, 2022. Move & Traffic Controls GmbH (MTC) supports these efforts with innovative solutions that not only improve accessibility but also offer hygienic benefits.
The importance of accessibility in public transport
Accessibility in public transport is essential to enable people with reduced mobility or sensory impairments to use public transport independently and safely. This includes wheelchair users, elderly people, parents with strollers, and people with temporary injuries.
The Trafficon sensors: A groundbreaking innovation
MTC has developed a technology with its TrafficonLineComfort sensors that revolutionizes boarding buses and trains. These sensors enable hands-free opening of the doors. As soon as a passenger approaches the door at the stop, it opens. This touchless method offers several advantages:
- Erhöhte Barrierefreiheit: Menschen mit eingeschränkter Mobilität müssen keinen physischen Knopf mehr drücken, was den Einsteige-Prozess erheblich erleichtert.
- Hygiene: Durch die Vermeidung von Berührungspunkten wird das Risiko der Übertragung von Krankheitserregern reduziert, was besonders in Zeiten erhöhter Infektionsrisiken von großer Bedeutung ist.
Legal requirements and practical solutions
Legal requirements for accessibility in public transport present transport operators with challenges that can be overcome with the right technologies. MTC's products help meet these requirements while simultaneously increasing passenger comfort and safety.
Positive response at InnoTrans 2024 – Door sensors for buses and trains in focus
The presentation of the TrafficonLineComfort hands-free door sensor at InnoTrans 2024 was a highlight and generated considerable interest among trade visitors. The use of this innovative door sensor for buses and trains on the Skoda ForCity Smart tram of the Bonn public transport company was particularly impressive. "InnoTrans 2024 was a complete success for us," reports Trapp. "The positive feedback from existing customers and the interest from new partners motivate us to continue developing innovative solutions for road safety.".
Conclusion
With innovative solutions like TrafficonLine Comfort Move & Traffic Controls GmbH contributes to improving accessibility in public transport. These technologies facilitate access to public transport while simultaneously increasing passenger comfort and safety when boarding.
contact
For further information and individual solutions, please feel free to contact us.
Move & Traffic Controls GmbH
Plauener Str. 163 – 165
Haus 9 / Aufgang i
D-13053 Berlin
Telephone: +49 (0) 30 5321 7773
Fax: + 49 (0) 30 5321 6696
Email: sales@mtcontrols.de
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