Parallel Accessible Parking
Parallel parking is well-suited for compact urban areas, especially near public transport hubs. These spaces are ideal for areas close to public transport or pedestrian zones, ensuring minimal travel distance for users with mobility challenges. This layout maximizes curb space and supports the city’s focus on walking, cycling, and public transit.
- Parallel parking spaces should be 5 meters long and 2.20 meters wide, with a shared transfer zone that is 3 meters deep.
- Provide a minimum sidewalk width of 1.80 meters to ensure accessible movement along the parking area.
- Include ramps with a maximum slope of 10% or 8% for smooth transitions from the parking space to the pedestrian path.
- Accessible parking spaces should be located as close as possible to pedestrian crossings and key facilities.
- Use clear, tactile, and visual signage to guide users to accessible parking spaces.
- Incorporate adequate lighting, emergency systems, and video surveillance for user safety and security.
Sources
- https://accessible-eu-centre.ec.europa.eu/content-corner/digital-library/en-172102021-accessibility-and-usability-built-environment-functional-requirements_en
- https://www.iso.org/standard/71860.html
- https://www.t-l.ch/collectivites/guide-des-amenagements-pour-les-transports-publics-routiers-tl/
- https://www.leitfadenbarrierefreiesbauen.de/fileadmin/downloads/archiv/barrierefreies_bauen_leitfaden_en_bf_version2.pdf
- https://www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/http/wb021/contenidosEstaticos/especial/cea/20190917/Avance_PMSEP_2020_2030.pdf
- https://www.punt6.org/es/books/espacios-para-la-vida-cotidiana/