Identification of Alternative Routes During Lift and Escalator Outages

I&T Wish Identification of Alternative Routes During Lift and Escalator Outages
(REF: W-0546)
Matched I&T Solution
Trial Project
Summary and Challenges
  • Passengers, especially those with disabilities, face challenges in finding accessible routes to their destinations when lifts and escalators of footbridges and subways in public areas are out of service.
Expected Outcome
  • To identify and document alternative routes, plus corresponding time implication during lift and escalator outages, ensuring smooth and accessible transit for all users using Internet of Things (IoT) Technologies.
Expected Trial Duration 4-month
Contact Information
I&T Wish Proposer:Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD)
Contact Person:CHAN SIU CHUNG
Position:Engineer/Transport Services D/3
Tel:3757 6091
Email: chansc@emsd.gov.hk
Initiating Department Highways Department (HyD)
Upload Date 2024-09-17
Closing Date 2024-10-01