Rest and Service Areas
Rest and service areas along highways and urban routes play a crucial role in enhancing travel comfort and safety. These spaces should be designed to accommodate the diverse needs of travelers, including those with disabilities. Accessible pathways, seating options, hygiene facilities, and adequate lighting are key elements that ensure these spaces are functional, safe, and welcoming for all.
- Ensure clear, accessible pathways to rest areas, with adequate seating, picnic tables, and children’s play areas.
- Provide restrooms, hygiene stations, and unobstructed lighting for security.
- Include active help desks, along with surveillance systems, for traveler assistance and safety.
- Connect service areas to cultural or environmental trails to encourage accessibility.
- Provide seating with weather protection and free Wi-Fi for added convenience.
- Ensure 24-hour help desks are available for customer service and emergency support.
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/