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What is the primary purpose of an alighting and boarding bay?
What is the primary purpose of an alighting and boarding bay?
- To facilitate easy access for older persons and users of mobility aids (correct)
- To provide a storage area for mobility aids
- To provide a waiting area for passengers
- To reduce congestion at the building entrance
How many designated accessible alighting and boarding bays should be provided for each building or complex?
How many designated accessible alighting and boarding bays should be provided for each building or complex?
- At least two
- At least one (correct)
- As many as possible
- None, it's not necessary
What is the recommended width of the buffer zone between the alighting and boarding bay and the accessible entrance?
What is the recommended width of the buffer zone between the alighting and boarding bay and the accessible entrance?
- 3000 mm
- 2500 mm (correct)
- 2000 mm
- 1500 mm
Why should a kerb ramp be provided in an alighting and boarding bay?
Why should a kerb ramp be provided in an alighting and boarding bay?
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What feature should be provided in an alighting and boarding bay to assist older persons and the ambulant disabled?
What feature should be provided in an alighting and boarding bay to assist older persons and the ambulant disabled?
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Study Notes
Accessible Alighting and Boarding Bays
- Provides a suitable location for older persons and users of mobility aids to alight from and board vehicles close to the entrance of a building.
- At least one designated accessible, sheltered alighting and boarding bay should be provided for each building or complex.
- The number of bays should be determined by user volume.
Design Requirements
- Alighting and boarding bays, buffer zones, and accessible entrances should be on the same level for ease of movement.
- A kerb ramp should be provided where there is a change in level.
- A buffer zone of at least 2500 mm in width is recommended between the alighting and boarding bay and the accessible entrance.
Additional Features
- Seats with suitable armrests should be provided to assist older persons and the ambulant disabled in sitting down and getting up.
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Learn about the design requirements for accessible alighting and boarding bays, including location, number of bays, and level access.
