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SIDEWALK ACCESSIBILITY AT MELAKA’S TRADITIONAL STREETS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PwDs)

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: The accessibility of street as a social arena that fulfils the need for people with disabilities (PwDs) is an important consideration in the urban design of an area. With the rising number of PwDs in Malaysia, this aspect of street design is even more critical. This paper evaluates the accessibility level of sidewalk along Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka to PwDs. On-site access audit simulation was carried out. Actual PwDs were engaged for the simulation. It was found that the sidewalk in inaccessible to PwDs due to presence of barriers and the design of the sidewalk itself. This paper suggest that the minimum requirement of MS1184:2014 must be implemented in the sidewalk design and the concept of ‘shared space’ can be adopted in the study area.

Source: PLANNING MALAYSIA

DOI: 10.21837/pmjournal.v15.i6.255

Authors: Nor Haslina Ja’afar, Asiah Abdul Rahim, Nur Amirah Abd. Samad, Che Raiskandar Che Rahim

Institution: International Islamic University Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia