Objective Efficient evacuation from transport terminals is usually constrained by a lack of detailed knowledge of the geometry. In most cases, the population attempts to evacuate via the way they entered, bypassing or ignoring emergency exits. In serious fires, the inability to locate emergency exits can lead to loss of life as in the Kings Cross Underground Station (1988) and Düsseldorf airport (1996) fires. While terminal staff attempt to direct passengers to the most appropriate exits, they cannot be everywhere throughout the station and they may not be able to reach the population quickly enough. Throughout the world, emergency signage has traditionally been used to address this problem. However, recent research has shown that only 38% of people ‘see’ evacuation signage, even if the sign is located directly in front of them and their vision is unobstructed. GETAWAY will tackle this problem through the design and development of an Intelligent Active Dynamic Signage System (IADSS). Through the introduction of lit, flashing and running signs, the traditional static emergency sign will transformed into a Dynamic Signage System. The increased affordance offered by the DSS will significantly increase the detectability of the emergency exit sign. By linking the DSS to the alarm system, the DSS will only be activated when needed, thereby overcoming the ‘learnt irrelevance’ of emergency signs. Finally, the Active Dynamic Signage System will be linked to an automated system utilising evacuation simulation, CCTV footage and Fire Detection System information to determine the optimal evacuation route as the fire develops, bringing Intelligence to the ADSS. IADSS enables the terminal Incident Manager to direct passengers to the optimal egress route by activating the appropriate signs within the ADSS. The IADSS will be tested and validated through trials in the London Underground and Barcelona Metro. GETAWAY will bring the humble emergency exit sign into the 21st Century. Fields of science engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcontrol systemsnatural sciencesmathematicspure mathematicsgeometry Programme(s) FP7-TRANSPORT - Specific Programme "Cooperation": Transport (including Aeronautics) Topic(s) SST.2010.4.1-1. - Safety and security by design in transport stations and terminals Call for proposal FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CP-FP - Small or medium-scale focused research project Coordinator BMT GROUP LTD EU contribution € 434 800,50 Address GOODRICH HOUSE WALDEGRAVE ROAD 1 TW11 8LZ Teddington United Kingdom See on map Region London Outer London — West and North West Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Rory Doyle (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (8) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH United Kingdom EU contribution € 620 137,68 Address PARK ROW GREENWICH OLD ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE SE10 9LS London See on map Region London Outer London — East and North East Bexley and Greenwich Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Alison Yakub (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data EVACLITE LIMITED United Kingdom EU contribution € 228 921,60 Address NEWHAVENENTERPRISE CENTRE 19 BN9 9BA NEWHAVEN See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Denis Clayson (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya Spain EU contribution € 321 180,00 Address Carrer del Cardenal Sentmenat 4 08017 Barcelona See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Albert Tortajada Flores (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data HOCHIKI EUROPE (U.K.) Ltd United Kingdom EU contribution € 101 444,83 Address GROSVENOR ROAD GILLINGHAM BUSINESS PARK ME8 0SA Gillingham See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Paul Turner (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data VISION SEMANTICS LIMITED United Kingdom EU contribution € 270 018,28 Address MILE END ROAD 327 E1 4NS LONDON See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Robert Pieter Koger (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED United Kingdom EU contribution € 35 000,36 Address Broadway, 55 SW1H 0BD LONDON See on map Region London Inner London — West Westminster Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Heidi Clayton (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data KINGFELL BULGARIA EOOD Bulgaria EU contribution € 149 125,38 Address UL. 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