*The higher the score the more problematic the activity.
For this activity, the non-universal design presented to participants was perceived as similiar to their typical experiences using transit stops.
Below is a description of the PAI scores for participants’ typical experience using transit stops and their perceived experience had they encountered the design shown below.
Condition
Typical ExperienceÂ
Experience with Design
Arms/Hands
21
20
Legs/Feet
26
26
Back/Neck
19
18
Hearing
17
16
Sight
22
21
Cognitive
19
19
No Condition
11
8
Design example provided to participants below:
Below is a drawing of people using a transit stop. This bus stop is identified by a printed sign mounted 96 inches above the ground on a post. The sign post is located on a strip of grass between the sidewalk and the street.

