TRANSPORT ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
Mechanised Access Ramps for public transport
OUR SOLUTIONS
Rofraus’ Mechanised Ramps to provide flexible solutions to access the Public Transport
WHO WE HELP
Automatic Ramps to provide fully independent, safe and DSAPT compliant access to public transport for:
Wheelchair Users
The ramps are wide enough to allow safe and stable access to transportation for wheelchair users.
Pram Users & Seniors
Parents with prams and senior passengers can also access transportation safely.
People With Impaired Mobility
People with impaired mobility can also benefit from the ramps and the balustrades.
Luggage Carriers
The ramps further allow easy access to passengers carrying heavy luggage.
IN ACTION
Videos and animations
TESTED AND PROVEN
Exhibitions and Demonstrations
TESTIMONIALS
“We all know the stories [access to transport]. It’s about common sense and it’s about equity and universal access. After watching these videos, I don’t think actually that anybody needs to be convinced that ramps like that will work. We are very grateful for NTRO for taking the initiative to solve this problem [the gap between the platform and the train]. We are really grateful to be involved.”
“The ramp demonstration involved participants coming into trial the ramps and then give their opinion of how it might change the way that people with disability might be able to access the public transport.”
“NTRO is playing a critical catalyst and sponsor of this particular innovation. We have the opportunity to bring together potential end- purchasers from a governmental perspective, to take advantage of this innovation.”
“If we use the manual ramp, we need to ask the driver when we getting in. And, as is quite frequently the case, the driver gets court with other things that are going with that trip.. you don’t know if the driver even is aware if you even exist really.”
“It’s important that people with disabilities can maintain an autonomous lifestyle. You know, if we can integrate this technology into the train, it’s good for us, it’s good for disabled people, you know, for their independence.”
“Department of Transport [VIC] has a vision around simple, safe, connected journeys. Making all our journeys accessible is absolutely core to our vision and what we’re aiming to achieve as a State.”
“My experience here today was the solutions the A-MAR and D-MAR concepts provided me, myself and my guide dog, very smooth access into and out of the prototype conveyances that were provided here today.”
“I think is very important, because everyone needs to feel safe and have equal accessibility through the public
transport system.”
FAQ
Questions people ask
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The Automatic Ramps are ready for commercialisation. The rail industry requires a Type Approval before implementation.
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Yes. A customized design has to be conducted to capture all access requirements, then the ramps can be ordered.
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The Automatic Ramps are designed to provide access to trains, buses, tramways, automated vehicles, as well as access to buildings.
BIO
About Michel
Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia and National Professional Engineers Register.
Member of the European Engineers Association.
With 40 years of international experience in Civil Engineering, Roads and Transportation across Australia, France, New Caledonia, Romania and the UK, as well as a passion for innovation, Michel created ROFRAUS (in 2009) to deliver innovative engineering solutions for the transportation industry.
His most recent experience as Project and Design Manager within the Railway and Transportation Industry, in companies such as Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW), the John Holland Group and Gartner Rose sparked his interest as he saw a gap in the market for safe, sturdy and efficient ramps for disabled passengers.
Michel is proud to introduce his two recently patented innovations, both of which provide a solution for independent access to wheelchair users between the floor of a train, tramway, bus and the station platform.
An article about the invention has been published in the UK "Rail Director" magazine in December 2021. Click the link below to consult it.
Michel Cociuban
Founder & Owner / Senior Civil Engineer
REACH OUT
Get In Touch
To get more specs about the DESCENDING and the ASCENDING MECHANISED RAMPS and for a quote, please don't hesitate to call Michel Cociuban on +61 406 815 321
or complete the form opposite.
This video shows the Ascending Access Ramp being tested at NTRO Melbourne 23/02/23
This video shows the Ascending Access Ramp being tested at NTRO Melbourne 23/02/23