Every station, bus stop, bus stop pad, terminal, building or other transportation facility, must comply with the applicable provisions of ADAAG 4.1 through 4.35, ADAAG 5 through 9, and the applicable provisions of ADAAG 10.
Note: The exception for elevators in 4.1.3(5) Exception 1 and 4.1.6(1)(k) do not apply to a terminal, depot, or other station used for specified public transportation, or an airport passenger terminal, or facilities subject to Title II.
| Section | Item | Technical Requirements | Comments | Yes | No |
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| 10.2 10.2.1(1) |
Bus Stop Pad -- Surface: | If a bus stop pad has been newly constructed at a bus stop, bay or other area where a lift or ramp is to be deployed, does it have a surface that is stable and firm? | |||
| Clear Dimensions: | Is there a clear length of at least 96 inches (measured from the curb or vehicle roadway) and a clear width of at least 60 inches (parallel to the roadway) provided to the maximum extent allowed by legal or site constraints? | ||||
| Connection to Pedestrian Way: | Is the pad connected to streets, sidewalks or pedestrian paths by an accessible route complying with 4.3 and 4.4? (Use Form 3: Exterior Accessible Routes) | ||||
| Slope: | Is the slope of the pad parallel to the roadway and,
to the extent practicable, the same as that of the roadway? Note: A maximum slope of 1:50 (2%) perpendicular to the roadway is allowed for water drainage. |
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| 10.2.1(2) | Bus Shelter - Position: | Where provided, are new or replaced bus shelters installed or positioned in such a way that a wheelchair or mobility aid user can enter from the public way and reach a location having a minimum clear floor area of 30 inches by 48 inches, entirely within the perimeter of the shelter? | |||
| Connection to Boarding Area: | Are such shelters connected by an accessible route to the boarding area provided? (Use Form 3: Exterior Accessible Routes) | ||||
| 10.2.1(3) | New Route Signs: | Where provided, do all new signs identifying bus
routes comply with 4.30.5? Do such signs also comply with 4.30.2 and 4.30.3 to the maximum
extent practicable? (Use Form 19: Signage) Note: Signs that are sized to the maximum dimensions permitted under legitimate local, state or federal regulations or ordinances shall be considered in compliance with 4.30.2 and 4.30.3 for purposes of this section. EXCEPTION: Bus schedules, timetables, or maps that are posted at the bus stop or bus bay are not required to comply with this provision. |
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| 10.2.2(1) | Bus Stop Sites and Alterations: | Are bus stop sites 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) above? | |||
| 10.2.2(2) | New Route Signs: | When old route signs are replaced do the new signs comply with the requirements of 10.2.1(3) above? |
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