Accessible Transportation And Community Facilities Access Survey And Audit Program
DATA COLLECTION FOR STREET ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail Neighbourhood
UM-DBKL GRAND CHALLENGE WITH TTDI RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION
CONTENT 1.0 Area of Study 2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1
Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara a) Parking
b) Vertical Circulation c)
Pedestrian Access
d) Street Furniture Zone e) Structure (Bus Stop) 2.2
Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara a) Parking b) Vertical Circulation c)
Pedestrian Access
d) Street Furniture Zone 2.3
Buildings – Masjid At-Taqwa a) Parking b) Vertical Circulation c)
Interior
1.0 Area of Study
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2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (a) Parking Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Parking Area Users’ Review / Observation - There is no accessible parking provided for OKU at the parking area although an accessible ramp is provided - The pathway is obstructed by a parking bay which is causing difficulties for the users if the parking is in use. Recommendation - Minimum of 2 bays of OKU accessible parking shall be provided along with unobstructed pathway through the ramp
Sketches / Drawings From Jalan Abang Haji Openg
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a b
Car Parking area
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (a) Parking Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Bicycle Rack Area Users’ Review / Observation - The bicycle rack is obstructed by vehicular car park - The bicycle rack is placed on different level with the road surface - The bicycle rack is placed away from the pedestrian pathway
b
Bicycle Rack Area
Recommendation The bicycle rack shall be located adjacent to the pathway with the same ground level
Sketches / Drawings
a
b
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Secondary Entrance
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h
a
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Ramp and steps to the secondary gate
Users’ Review / Observation - The ramp is steep (not according to the 1:20 ratio standard ) and not accessible for the wheelchair users - The floor finishes for the ramp is non slipresistant which might harm the users - The steps’ risers are too high (200 – 310mm) which causes difficulties for the elderly / kids. - The floor finishes for the steps is non slipresistant without nosing detail - The ramp and steps are located near to the vehicular pathway without a zebra crossing
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e
d
Sketches / Drawings a
c b
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a
Steps at the secondary gate leading out to Jalan Abang Haji Openg
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Linkages
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h
b
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Small bridge connecting parking area to the pathway
Users’ Review / Observation - The small bridge is narrow and steep (not according to the 1:20 ratio standard ) with no railings provided which may harm the users especially wheelchair users and kids - The riser for the staircase is too high (200mm) which causes difficulties for the elderly users - The width of the staircase is more than 3000mm but no railings/intermediate railings are provided
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e
Sketches / Drawings d
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c b
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Staircase leading to uphill jogging track
Recommendation - Railings / barrier shall be installed to ensure the safety of the users - Hand railings and intermediate railings for the staircase shall be installed for easier access of the elderly users
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Linkages Users’ Review / Observation - The pathway linkage that connects two different levels of pathways has steep end which may cause difficulties for the wheelchair users - There is no ramp provided near the bridge to allow wheelchair access alongside the water feature pathway
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g
d
h
Linkage that connects the main pathway to the secondary pathway
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f
Sketches / Drawings
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a
c b
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Steps that connects different levels of pathway
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Covered Seating Area Users’ Review / Observation - The ramp that links the pathway into the covered seating area is too steep (not according to the 1:20 ratio standard ) which causes difficulties for the wheelchair users - The gratings of drainage cover is parallel to the ramp and pathway - Lack of maintenance ; several voids at the drainage cover arrangement is identified
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h e
f
Sketches / Drawings d
a
c b f j
Ramp that links the pathway into the covered seating area
Recommendation - The drainage cover shall be arranged perpendicular to the ramp / pathway to ensure the easy access of wheelchair users.
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Linkages Users’ Review / Observation - Only one side of railing is provided at the ramp although the ramp is located on a slope which may cause danger for the elderly / kids / wheelchair users - No proper ramp is provided at the open lawn area although it has different level with the pathway causing difficulties for wheelchair access
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Ramp leads to playground area
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Open lawn area
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d
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c b
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Recommendation - Both sides of railing on the ramp to ensure safety of the users - Appropriate ramp shall be provided at spaces with different levels
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Ramp Users’ Review / Observation - The ramp that links the pathway into the building is too steep (not according to the 1:20 ratio standard ) which causes difficulties for the wheelchair users
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Recommendation - Accessible ramp according to the 1:20 ratio standard shall be provided g
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Office building
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c b
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Toilet building
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (c) Pedestrian Access Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Drainage Users’ Review / Observation - The drainage is not covered - The gratings of drainage cover is parallel to the ramp and pathway - Lack of maintenance ; several voids at the drainage cover arrangement is identified
a
Secondary pathway
Recommendation - The drainage cover shall be arranged perpendicular to the ramp / pathway to ensure the easy access of wheelchair users.
b
Sketches / Drawings
a
b
Drainage cover at the end of pathway
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (d) Street Furniture Zone Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Way Finding ; Signage Users’ Review / Observation - Important signage such as map of the park is installed at vehicular roadside which is restricted from the users - The signage is high and not reachable for kids and wheelchair users handling - Lack of maintenance ; the map is not clear
d a
Signage at the vehicular roadside
a
Map of Taman Lembah Kiara
c
b a
Recommendation - Way finding tools such as signage shall be installed near the pathway with reachable height , clear image, large font and contrast color
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (d) Street Furniture Zone Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Way Finding ; Signage Users’ Review / Observation - The signage is high and not reachable for kids and wheelchair users handling - Lack of information ; there is only map of TTDI rather than important information of the park
d b
Signage adjacent to the pathway
c
Sketches / Drawings
Recommendation - Way finding tools such as signage shall be installed near the pathway with reachable height , clear image, large font and contrast color
b a b
Information on the map
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (d) Street Furniture Zone Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Seating Users’ Review / Observation - Seating area is not covered - Seating area is obstructed by parallel drainage cover causing difficulties for the wheelchair users - Lack of maintenance ; several broken seating
d c
Seating area
c
Sketches / Drawings
b a b
Seating furniture
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Lembah Kiara (d) Structure Zone (Bus Stop) Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Bus Stop Users’ Review / Observation - Zebra crossings is not provided at Jalan Abang Haji Openg which may cause danger to the users - Curb ramp is not provided causing the bus stop not accessible to the wheelchair users
a
Jalan Abang Haji Openg
Recommendation - Zebra crossings and curb ramp shall be provided at the bus stop zone to allow easier access for all users
Sketches / Drawings
a a
Bus stop adjacent to Jalan Abang Haji Openg
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara (a) Parking Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Parking Area Users’ Review / Observation - There is no accessible parking provided for OKU at the parking area - The distance from the parking and the main entrance is more than 100m which may cause difficulties for the elderly/whelechair users
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a
Parking area
Recommendation - Minimum of 2 bays of OKU accessible parking shall be provided along with accessible ramp - Additional parking area shall be provided inside the park area for easier access
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Linkage Users’ Review / Observation - The ramp that links the pathway into the park is too steep (not according to the 1:20 ratio standard ) which causes difficulties for the wheelchair users - The small bridge is narrow and steep (not according to the 1:20 ratio standard ) with no railings provided which may harm the users especially wheelchair users and kids
a b
a
Ramp from the main entrance into the park
c
Sketches / Drawings
d
b
Small bridge connecting the pathway
Recommendation - Accessible ramp according to the 1:20 ratio standard shall be provided
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara (b) Vertical Circulation Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Seating / Rest Area Users’ Review / Observation - The seating / rest / camping area are raised on a platform with steps causes them to be inaccessible for the wheelchair users
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c
Covered seating/rest area
c
Sketches / Drawings
d
d
Open rest/camping area
Recommendation - The seating / rest / camping area shall be design at the ground level for easier access
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara (c) Pedestrian Access Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Pathway Users’ Review / Observation - There is no separation between vehicular and pedestrian pathway - There is no barrier that separates the pathway from water element which may endanger the users
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a
a
Vehicular pathway leading to main entrance
Recommendation - Pedestrian pathway shall be provided adjacent to the vehicular pathway - Natural barrier such as bushes / greeneries shall be planted bordering the water element
c
Sketches / Drawings
b
Water element
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara (c) Pedestrian Access Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Floor Finishes Users’ Review / Observation - Lack of maintenance ; the floor finishes in certain areas along the pedestrian pathway are not in a good condition which may harm the users
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a
c
Sketches / Drawings
c
Pathway floor finishes
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara (d) Street Furniture Zone Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Seating Users’ Review / Observation - The seating/ bench height is 600mm which is not accessible to the kids ,elderly and wheelchair users and may cause them difficulties - The arrangement of the seating is not appropriate ; near slope and drainage area
a
Seating furniture
a
Sketches / Drawings b
c
Recommendation - Seating/bench with appropriate dimension according to the standard (450mm) shall be provided b
Seating area
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Parks – Taman Rimba Kiara (d) Street Furniture Zone Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Seating Area Users’ Review / Observation - The seating area is raised on a 180mm platform causing difficulties for the elderly/wheelchair users - The seating area is obstructed by other street furniture - The seating area is not properly connected from the pathway
c
a
Seating area
Sketches / Drawings b
c
Recommendation Provide at least 2 bays of OKU accessible parking with unobstructed pathway through the ramp
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Buildings – Masjid At- Taqwa (a) Parking Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Parking Area Users’ Review / Observation - OKU parking lot has uneven surface area which may cause difficulties to wheelchair users
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a
Parking area
Sketches / Drawings
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Buildings – Masjid At- Taqwa (b) Vertical Circulation Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention External steps Users’ Review / Observation - The main staircase has 200mm riser (not according to the standard) which may cause difficulties to the elderly/kids - All the secondary entrances are designed higher than the ground level which only allows people into the building using steps/staircases
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a c
a
Main staircase into the building
Sketches / Drawings
b
Secondary entrance
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Buildings – Masjid At- Taqwa (b) Vertical Circulation Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Linkage Users’ Review / Observation - The staircase is obstructed by a parking bay which is causing difficulties for the users if the parking is in use. - The access from Long Datuk Sulaiman 5 into the ramp of Masjid At-Taqwa is obstructed by a bumper which causes difficulties for the users
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b
a c
c
Staircase from Lorong Datuk Sulaiman
Sketches / Drawings
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Access from Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 5
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Buildings – Masjid At- Taqwa (b) Vertical Circulation Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention External details Users’ Review / Observation - There is several redundant level difference in a short distance of area - There is no barrier at the higher platform which may harm the kids/ elderly/ wheelchair users
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e f b
a c
e
Side entrance into the building
Sketches / Drawings
Recommendation - Reducing level difference for easier access
Sketches / Drawings f
Internal platform
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Buildings – Masjid At- Taqwa (c) Interior Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Internal detail
d
Users’ Review / Observation - There is many raise and steps (600mm) in the interior of the building with limited ramp provided - The central praying area is designed as a sunken space which causes difficult access to the wheelchair users
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b a
a
Spill-out praying area
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Central sunken praying area
2.0 Data and Analysis 2.1 Buildings – Masjid At- Taqwa (c) Interior Location
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Description Architect’s Design Intention Steps/Ramp
d
Users’ Review / Observation - The ramp provided is too steep and not according to the standard 1:20 - The pathway has a different level with the ablution area causing the users to access the area using steps which is not accessible for wheelchair users
c
b a
c
Ramp into the building
Sketches / Drawings
Recommendation - Significant spaces in the mosque (ie; ablution area / toilets / praying area) shall be designed with the same level for easier access d
Steps down to the ablution area