Help for the Handicapped, or Hindrance?

Abstract

During the Seventies, legislation was enacted to open areas to the physically handicapped. Subsequently, newer structures began to accommodate the physically disabled, whereas older structures were systematically modified to increase accessibility. The intent of the present effort was to examine a train station overpass intended to provide access to the handicapped and determine if the requirements it imposes on its users were feasible. The analysis indicated that the current design places excessive demands on users, and should be modified. The paper suggests some possible modifications for the present structure.