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Architecture

  • Prefer straight corridors in buildings
  • When multiple toilets exist, keep left/right consistency across the building

Design

  • Prefer functional solutions over aesthetic ones

Engineering

  • Prefer passive solutions over active ones
  • Prefer mechanical solutions over complex electronic systems

Ergonomics

  • Security access scanners should be on the right

Hygiene

  • Use foot-operated mechanical systems instead of powered no-touch devices

Logistics

  • Aircraft boarding: window seats first, aisle last; rear first, not last

Transport

  • Public transport end stations should start with different letters
  • A transport line ID must never map to multiple routes
  • Use clear, distinguishable colors for lines
  • Different transport modes should not share numbering systems
  • Each platform must have a unique, consistent name
  • If a street is too narrow, avoid cross-bus circulation

If a street is too narrow, avoid cross-bus circulation

Friction: Prefer single-direction circulation where possible.

#transport #safety

Why this matters

Short streets or narrow passages often can’t handle two buses passing each other safely. This leads to blockages, minor accidents, and major delays.

Good Sense principle

Don’t force fit. If the infrastructure limits the flow, adapt the flow (one-way loops) rather than hoping drivers will “manage.”

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