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Tactile Guides
Tactile walking paths (also known as TWSI – Tactile Walking Surface Indicators) are orientation elements installed on circulation surfaces to provide tactile and visual information to people with visual impairments. They consist of raised patterns that can be detected with a white cane or while walking, and they are essential in any environment that seeks to meet universal design criteria and regulatory accessibility.
At SEGUIAR®, we design, manufacture, and install tactile paving routes following the specifications of ISO 23599:2019 and ISO 21542:2021, the Technical Standards Manual for Accessibility of Mexico City, ensuring functionality, durability, and regulatory compliance in every project.
Progress Guide (transit guide)
Indicates the path that a person should follow. It is installed in hallways, walkways, and corridors.
Warning Guide (care or alert guide)
Indicates a change of direction, danger, or significant change in the environment, such as stairs, crossings, elevation changes, ramps, entrances, start or end of a route, crossings, or intersections.
Benefits
Effective accessibility
Facilitates the orientation and mobility of individuals with visual impairments or low vision, promoting autonomy and safety.
Regulatory compliance
Complies with the established national and international standards such as ISO 23599, ISO 21542, NMX-R-050-SCFI-2006, and local building regulations.
Versatile installation
It adapts to surfaces such as concrete, marble, ceramic, granite, vinyl flooring, cobblestone, steel, or epoxy. It can be applied in public spaces, offices, schools, hospitals, stations, shopping centers, museums, airports, etc.
Durability and low maintenance
Designed to withstand weather conditions and high traffic, with materials that ensure a long lifespan.
Perceptible and contrasting design
They combine tactile relief with visual contrast and auditory contrast, which also benefits people with low vision and helps meet criteria for multisensory orientation.
Common Applications
Transportation stations
Public squares
Educational institutions
Government buildings
Hospitals and clinics
Shopping malls
Museums and tourist sites
Corporate spaces
Airports