Trapezoid
Delineators &
Urban Accessibility
Designed & Tested for safety, recognition, & effectiveness
Subjected to SFMTA testing, the StrongGo Tactile Warning Delineators set a new standard for separated bicycle lanes at sidewalk level. Individuals of varying abilities, from blind to bicyclists, compared the Tactile Warning Delineators to other available options.
Committed to community action to improve city infrastructure and safety, TekWay worked directly with SFMTA in its Quick-Build program in January 2020 to make Market Street in San Francisco safer and offer more reliable transit. Together, a new type of detectable warning tile was developed, extensively user tested, and refined. Immediate improvements were installed relatively quickly, including the addition of bicycle intersection improvements.
Our Tactile Warning Delineators were tested and performed best in terms of:
Ease of Access
A major concern with delineators is how they affect all pedestrians and cyclists. The Tactile Warning Delineators shape keeps the tiles from becoming a tripping hazard and allows wheels to roll over them as needed. Additionally, our unique slip resistant materials and precise tooling helped ensure that participants did not slip on the incline.
Detectability
Visually impaired study participants tested numerous types of detectable warnings, and our Tactile Warning Delineators were best in both visual and tactile detection. Cane Intrusions were limited, with the tactile warning delineator shape and height providing the best barrier to canes entering bike lanes as well as recognition of the barrier.
Distinction from other Detectable Warnings Surface Tiles
With all the different types of detectable warning tiles out there, it was imperative that those with low to no vision were able to distinguish the delineator from wayfinding bars, dome tiles, and other detectable warnings, as well as react to the implied barrier that they represent.
The Best Solution In The Market
Our extensive work with urban city planners, engineers, and individuals with low vision, coupled with our considerable knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, means our Trapezoid Delineators are a durable product that stands the test of time, helps keep pedestrians and cyclists safe, and improves urban accessibility.
TekWay® is The Perfect Fit for Any Project™ — the perfect combination of being functional, reliable, aesthetically attractive, and having outstanding physical properties, is easy to install, and is backed by an authentic commitment to customer service.
California building code:
11b-705.2 Detectable Directional Texture
This code describes the shape and texture used for directional detectable warnings. Reusing directional bars, or warnings similar in appearance and feel, does not comply with the CBC and does a disservice to the low- and no-vision pedestrians who rely on this type of guidance for safety.
Cyclist WARNING RUMBLERS
Tactile Warning Delineators
Cyclist Warning Rumblers offer an effective way to enhance the safety of people who bike and walk while also reducing crashes.
Our Rumblers provide a visible and tactile warning to bicyclists to slow their speed coming up to an intersection, for both their safety and that of pedestrians. It won’t matter if they are wearing headphones, looking at their phone, or just not paying attention—they will feel the warnings and look up and take stock of their surroundings. Conversely, the tires riding over the strips creates a distinct noise that will warn pedestrians of incoming traffic.
Urban Tactile Warning Systems
Trapezoid Delineators
The optimal solution for separating sidewalk-level bicycle and pedestrian pathways in dense urban areas like universities and city centers. They are intended to be used in areas such as city centers, parks, and universities or any locations where the two paths would be adjacent on the same level. Those with no or low vision are able to physically detect the Delineator Tiles and avoid crossing them while bicyclists can safely see and feel the boundary between the pedestrian and bicycle path.
- Natural Colors
- Federal Color Standard #595
- Custom Colors
Cyclist Warning Rumblers
When pedestrians and bicyclists meet in congested cities or university intersections, their different speeds and momentums create a potential safety hazard for everyone involved. Cyclist Warning Rumblers offer an effective way to enhance the safety of people who bike and walk while also reducing crashes. As cyclists approach a pedestrian crossing or intersection, they will run over these rumblers, giving them a simple tactile warning to slow down and be aware of pedestrians or cars—similar to speed bumps for cars.
- Natural Colors
- Federal Color Standard #595
- Custom Colors
