interview




 * __Questions:__**
 * 1) // What do you want to see as an alternative to escalators? //
 * 2) // What worries you about escalators in terms of safety? //
 * 3) // Do you think escalators are inaccessible to some people? //
 * 4) // What aspects of escalators do you think need to be considered when redesign? //
 * 5) // What ways can an escalator get upgraded to be environmentally friendly? //
 * 6) // How important is it to consider the redesign of escalators in a public space like a mall or train station? //
 * 7) // How do you ensure that your children ride on an escalator safely? //
 * 8) //Have you ever countered an unsafe incident with escalators?//
 * 9) // Do you think the entry or exit of escalators is safe? //
 * 10) // What other activities do you take part in when riding on an escalator? //

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 * For our interviews we asked participants from diverse ages, sexes , and academic backgrounds . Also, we included participants with and without parental experience to address questions that draw on child safety. We choose to not ask each participants all the questions from 1-10 but randomly choose from the list of questions. Here are the most relevant results we have collected:**

= Participant #1: =


 * Alaa M., 23, Management/Psychology student, no kids**

//What do you want to see as an alternative to escalators?// A: Only stairs, more elevators.

//What worries you about escalators in terms of safety?// A: Unable to carry many items because fear of dizziness.

//What aspects of escalators do you think need to be considered when redesign?// A: The width of the escalator should be expanded because the narrower the more claustrophobic one gets. The color of the escalator steps is dull and depressing.

//Have you ever countered an unsafe incident with escalators?// A: Heels were stuck between the steps ridges

=__ Participant #2 __=


 * Adam H., 35, Specialized Surgeon, has 1 year and 5 months infant.**

// Do you think escalators are inaccessible to some people? // A: There are instances where people still go on escalators with strollers and wheelchairs and is an unsafe action.

//How do you ensure that your children ride on an escalator safely?// A: Carry my child on my arms. Hold chilld’s hand when riding escalator. Always accompanied by an adult.

= __Participant #3__ =


 * Mohammed M., 17, Highschool student**

//What worries you about escalators in terms of safety?// A: Articles of clothing getting jammed into feeder. Jagged edges of feeders scrapping body if person in case of tripping.

// Do you think the entry or exit of escalators is safe? // A: Feeder is too jagged. Also could include light signals that indicate when it is safe to step on it upon entry.

=__ Participant #4 __=


 * Imtithal T., 27, Bachelor of Environmental Sciences student, has 1 year and 5 months infant.**

//What ways can an escalator get upgraded to be environmentally friendly?// A: Not many in the same building. When in close proximity only have one for each direction up and down.

// How important is it to consider the redesign of escalators in a public space like a mall or train station? // A: In a public space it is important because large amounts of people use the escalator many times a day.

1. Chair lift, 2. Articles of clothing getting jammed into feeder. Jagged edges of feeders scrapping body if person trips. Children getting hurt when running up the steps. 3. The escalator is inaccessible to those who are physically disabled, people with strollers or trolleys. There are instances where people still go on escalators with strollers and wheelchairs and is an unsafe action. Elders with canes or walkers. 4. Aspects for re-designs: feeder, jagged edges of steps, larger width of steps to hold more users, slower movement of steps when nearing exit of escalator, more room to enter the escalator, large amounts of energy use. 5. It can use a different source of energy, stop operating when not in use. Not many in the same building. When in close proximity only have one for each direction up and down. 6. In a public space it is important because large amounts of people use the escalator many times a day. The escalator is an important transportation technology. 7. Carry the children on arms. Hold children’s hand when riding escalator, accompanied by adults. 8. Forgot escalator was going to end and tripped when exiting. A person was listening to music, missed a step and tripped and rolled down the escalator. Jeans were jammed and needed the escalator to stop. Shoes were stuck on the comb and almost fell on face. 9. Entry is safe but exit isn’t …it should have a sensor that notifies before the steps turn into flat surfaces or a bell. Feeder is too jagged. Also could include light signals that indicate when it is safe to step on it upon entry. 10. Talk on the phone, browse the mall, carry groceries and shopping bags, look in the escalator mirror when riding up and down, chat with friends.
 * COLLABRATIVE RESULTS**