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• The reverberation time shall be as low as possible, preferably less than 1
second.

• Noise level shall not exceed 72 dB(A) to avoid speech interference.
• Sound frequencies shall be between 500 and 3000 Hz, as the ear is most
sensitive in this range.
8. The announcement - audio and text – shall be capable of being received on one’s
cell phone.

9. An inductive loop system should transmit all audio information, and a sign posted.

8.7.2. Direction of travel

A dynamic visual display shall be provided in order to allow one to follow the direction of
travel with station identification by name and in number.

8.7.3. Emergencies and evacuations

Emergency and evacuation instructions shall be posted in vehicles in 14pt visual
formats both in Arabic and English, and be capable of being received on personal
communication devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, etc.

Information should include:

• The location of fire extinguisher.

• How to use the emergency tools (like axe to break the glass).

• How to manually open the door from the inside and outside.
• How to proceed in an emergency.

• How to proceed in an emergency for people who require assistance.
• Accessible egress routes shall be posted.

8.8. Exiting to destination

Information required includes the location of exits, time, location, instructions for transfer
and exiting, information kiosks, directional signage, baggage retrieval, security
screening, maps and landmarks.

8.8.1. Signage

Directional signage shall be provided to exits, showing streets, buildings, and transfers
to other modes, with distance markers on walking distance in meters.

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