A large percentage of people using public transit are first-timers and out-of-towners, making the ideas put forth through this New Generation Light Rail concept very practical ones. For many folks, it may seem obvious how one should board an urban tram, but a handful of features within Adam Molnar's design don't leave any room for doubt.
This streetcar is conveniently street-level to allow for easy entry. It has been equipped with lights that surround all sets of doors, illuminating either red or green to indicate whether a prospective passenger can approach. A green border invites people to board and additional visual cues point wheelchair-bound patrons towards accessible areas of the New Generation Light Rail train.
Easily Deciphered Streetcars
This New Generation Light Rail Concept Delivers Better Visual Cues
Trend Themes
1. New Generation Light Rail - Opportunity for creating more user-friendly and intuitive public transportation systems through the use of design and visual cues.
2. Easy Entry Streetcars - Improvement of street-level boarding experience for public transit users, particularly beneficial for first-timers and visitors.
3. Visual Cue Technology - Implementation of innovative lighting systems and visual cues to provide clear instructions and directions for passengers.
Industry Implications
1. Public Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunity to enhance the accessibility and user experience of public transit systems.
2. Urban Mobility - Potential for disruptive innovation in designing and improving streetcars to meet the needs of urban commuters.
3. Transportation Design - Opportunity for designers to create user-friendly and visually intuitive concepts for light rail trains and streetcars.