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👉 Accessible in the context of Brigham Circle (MBTA station)

Brigham Circle station is a station on the light rail MBTA Green Line "E" branch, located just east of Brigham Circle in the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. With raised platforms installed in a 2001-03 renovation, the station is accessible when served by low-floor streetcars.

The two side platforms are staggered, with the outbound platform further west. Crosswalks across Huntington Avenue to the station are present at Brigham Circle (to the outbound platform), between the two platforms, and at Wigglesworth Street (to the inbound platform). East of Brigham Circle, the E branch runs in a dedicated reservation in the median of Huntington Avenue; west of the circle is street running in mixed traffic to the terminus at Heath Street. Because of this, service is often terminated at Brigham Circle due to traffic conditions to preserve service frequency on the remainder of the line. At these times, the parallel 39 bus provides all service west of Brigham Circle. A facing point crossover is located just east of the station, allowing terminating trains to cross over to the inbound platform.

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Accessible in the context of Interpretive signs

An interpretive sign, also called an interpretive panel or wayside marker, is a type of signage most commonly found in protected areas or interpretation centers that provides information via text, photographs, and artwork about the area, interpreting what may be viewed from the location of the sign. The signage may focus on historical or natural aspects of the site being interpreted. Interpretive signs with a historical focus may also be considered historical markers, but the emphasis is on interpretation of the site for the visitor rather than commemoration. Content must be carefully planned to ensure that the effectiveness of the information being conveyed is maintained over the lifetime of the sign. Multiple interpretive signs and associated shelter and other infrastructure form a wayside exhibit (also known as an interpretive shelter or interpretive kiosk). Hiking trails that include interpretive signs along their route are known as interpretive trails or nature trails and are generally short, easy, and family-friendly, with some being accessible.

The inclusion of high-quality photographs was found to attract visitors to read a sign and improve their understanding and experience. In local neighborhood natural areas, information on interpretive signs was found to be better retained by first-time visitors.

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