Ensuring accessibility in local public transport is a legal requirement and a moral obligation. According to Section 8 Paragraph 3 PBefG, transport companies must achieve complete 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 limited mobility or sensory impairments to use public transport independently and safely. This includes wheelchair users, the elderly, parents with strollers and those with temporary injuries.
The Trafficon sensors: A groundbreaking innovation
With the TrafficonLineComfort sensors, MTC has developed a technology that is revolutionizing entry into buses and trains. These sensors enable contactless opening of the entrance doors (hands-free). As soon as a passenger approaches the door at the stop, it opens. This contactless method offers several advantages:
- Increased accessibility: People with limited mobility no longer need to press a physical button, making the boarding process much easier.
- Hygiene: Avoiding contact points reduces the risk of pathogen transmission, which is particularly important in times of increased risk of infection.
Legal requirements and practical solutions
The legal requirements for accessibility in public transport present transport companies with challenges, which can, however, be overcome with the right technologies. MTC's products help meet these requirements while increasing passenger comfort and safety.
Positive response at InnoTrans 2024 – focus on door sensors for buses and trains
The presentation of the TrafficonLineComfort handsfree door sensor at InnoTrans 2024 was a highlight and generated great interest among trade visitors. The use of this innovative door sensor for buses and trains on the Skoda ForCity Smart tram from Stadtwerke Bonn was particularly impressive. “InnoTrans 2024 was a complete success for us,” reports Trapp. “The positive feedback from existing customers and the interest of new partners motivate us to continue developing innovative solutions for traffic safety.
Conclusion
With innovative solutions such as the TrafficonLine Comfort Move & Traffic Controls GmbH contributes to improving accessibility in public transport. These technologies make it easier to access public transport while increasing the comfort and safety of passengers when boarding.
contact
For further information and individual solutions, please contact us.
Move & Traffic Controls GmbH
Plauener Str. 163 – 165
House 9 / Staircase i
D-13053 Berlin
Telephone: +49 (0) 30 5321 7773
Fax: + 49 (0) 30 5321 6696
Email: sales@mtcontrols.de
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