Clear Floor or Ground Area

30" x 48" (760 x 1220 mm) wheelchair space, oriented for forward or side reach

48" (1220 mm) maximum forward high reach

54" (1370 mm) maximum side high reach

extra room for maneuvering into confined areas

accessible surface


Bus Stops and Shelters

96" (2440 mm) long x 60" (1525 mm) wide minimum

slope same as roadway

accessible route to and into shelter

clear floor space 30" x 48" (760 x 1220 mm) fully within shelter

legible signage


ADAAG 10.2.2
Bus Stop Siting and Alterations.
(1) Bus stop sites shall be chosen such that, to the maximum extent practicable, the areas where lifts or ramps are to be deployed comply with section 10.2.1(1) and (2). “What are walkways?
Pedestrian walkways include locations where access is required for use of public transportation, such as bus stops that are not located at intersections or crosswalks.”
--DOJ Title II Technical Assistance Manual

The Transit Authority of River City (Louisville, KY) has made funds available to the city to improve sidewalk accessibility for transit users. The city has also installed accessible pedestrian signals at key intersections.

ADAAG 10.2 Bus Stops and Terminals.New Construction.
(1) Where new bus stop pads are constructed at bus stops, bays, or other areas where a lift or a ramp is to be deployed, they shall have a firm, stable surface; a minimum clear length of 96 inches (measured from the curb or vehicle roadway edge) and a minimum clear width of 60 inches (measured parallel to the vehicle roadway) to the maximum extent allowed by