The essentials of parallel parking a school bus are the same as a large vehicle, only more challenging given. Ideal slope for all parking area pavements is 2% longitudinal pavement slope should be between 1%5% pavement cross slope should be between 1%10% storm water should be collected on the perimeter of parking areas with a minimum of 2% slope along concrete curb and gutter curve radii the radius of a parking area. Because of the need for stability for these maneuvers, slopes in accessible parking areas may not slope more than 1v. Chapter streetside factors 3 bus stop zone design typescurbside bus stop zone dimensions 24 a bus stop zone is the portion of a roadway marked or signed for use by buses when loading or unloading passengers. Designed for maximum efficiency and typically incorporated into mass rapid bus transit systems, articulated buses are designed with singledeck or doubledecker bodies for even higher capacity needs. In cases where there are no parking spaces or right turn lanes or passenger volumes are high, a bus turnout may be necessary. Station parking parknride requirements include the number parking spaces are determined using the.
Bus stop boarding and alighting areas shall provide a clear length of 96 inches 2440 mm minimum, measured perpendicular to the curb or vehicle roadway edge, and a clear width of 60 inches 1525 mm minimum, measured parallel to the vehicle roadway. Onstreet bus stops using shoulders, parking andor bike lanes where parking lanes, bike lanes, or. City of chicago street and site plan design standards april 2007 ii table of contents page parking spaces 24 loading zones and dropoff pickup zones 24 diagonal parking 26 fire access 30 other street design features within the public way. The parallel parking is used to evaluate your knowledge of the six sides \e. Bus stop specification guidelines intercity transit. Illinois professional school bus driver training curriculum. Accessible bus stop design guidance transport for london.
However, where accessibility to noncar modes is greatest, the standards aim to provide an incentive for sustainable transport to and from major trip generators by applying a level of constraint i. Motorcycles parking spaces located with other vehicles shall have dimensions that match adjacent parking space design criteria. It also often provides a convenient point where services can be controlled from. Bus stop design guide 3 siting of bus stops in the case of residences designed speci.
Parking controls, such as the level of supply or the charges, should be used as. Motorcycle only parking spaces shall have a minimum length of 6 and a minimum width of 4 when individual stalls are marked. The vehicle must be in the large box and the rear bumper in the small box. The dimensions of parking fifth edition by urban land institute author, national parking association author 5. Introduction in nsw, dimension limits relating to width.
State and local governments may choose to pass laws exempting people with accessible parking plates or placards from fees or penalties imposed by the government at structures or lots. Parking lot design the following is a brief overview of parking facility requirements including characteristics, basic dimensions, design criteria, and accepted standards. Bus stop safety and design guidelines march 24, 2004. Minimum lengths for bus curb loading zones l 1 approx.
Page 3 chapter 1 bus dimensions and street geometrics 1. Parallel parking a school bus is a challenging task. Auckland transport code of practice 20 11 parking 11. A common factor among these various parking layouts is the size of the parking space. At least seventy five 75 percent of the required parking spaces shall comply with the minimum dimensions for standard spaces. Parking spaces may be parallel, perpendicular, or angled 30, 45, or 60 degree to the driving lane, or aisle. This practice will be more helpful than written instructions. Bicycle facilities racks, hoops, lockers, and cages 8. The material covered in this manual is designed to assist in preparing you for the role of a professional school bus driver.
0 metres these dimensions refer to standing space only and do not take account of. Articulated buses have average lengths of 59 18 m, widths of 84 2. Bus stations and terminals a bus terminal, or terminus, is the point where a bus route starts or ends, where vehicles stop, turn or reverse, and wait before departing on their return journeys. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. When satisfied with the position of the bus, set the park brake and honk the horn once. In general, bus stops can be accommodated onstreet in the parking or curb lane, bike lane, or in the right turn lanes. The minimum standard automobile parking space should be 6 meters long and 2. They are designed to yield a parking space that is 9. Bus stop safety and design guidelines march 24, 2004 kimleyhorn and associates, inc.
Madison bus size study final report city of madisonmetro transit nelson\nygaard consulting associates inc. First and foremost, you should have received training in becoming a licensed school bus driver. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Bicycle and pedestrian facility guidelines, bus stop design and parking guidelines.
The minimum dimensions for offstreet parking spaces are stated in table 5416, minimum parking space and aisle dimensions, and figure 5411, parking dimension diagram. Dimon sions for angle parking and for onstreet parking are also proposed as well as. Its also where passengers board and alight from vehicles. Marked onstreet parking individual parking shall be marked as follows. The total fulldepth asphalt design thickness selected from table 3 and 4 for the parking lot is 61i2 inches. The turning path of a singleunit truck or bus measures the minimum possible turning radius necessary for performing a uturn in a vehicle with a 20 6. The purpose of the bus stop design standards and guidelines document is to assist city staff, developers, local partners and private property owners in locating and designing bus stops and their associated passenger amenities within the city of. Design and good practice guide, is a result of a public consultation in accordance with the advice contained within communities and local governments planning policy statement 12, the.
The number of private cars in great britain has more than doubled in 30 years, increasing from 12. Bus length loading zone length feet onebus stop twobus stop farside 2. It replaces the document bus stops a design guide for improved quality1 which was published jointly by translink, roads service and the department of the environment for northern ireland in october 1997. The lengths of bus stop zones vary among different transit agencies. It provides for vehicles to be stopped while they are loadedunloaded and stored while they are not in use or when a driver leaves the vehicle to complete a journey by other means. Bus stop boarding and alighting areas shall have a firm, stable surface. Environmental impacts that may be affected by parking design include visual aesthetics, excessive noise or lighting, stormwater runoff, and traffic impacts. No soil data is known, so the engineer selects the poor soil classification. Db criteria documents should clearly define the project scope, function, appearance, quality. Straighten the steering wheel and back up straight until your reference point indicates you are even with the rear set of cones. These wider spaces allow people to move from the car into a wheelchair or to use van lifts. Chapter 1430 transit facilities wsdot design manual m 2201. The americans with disabilities act ada requires all parking lots, regardless of size, to have the proper amount of. Streetside factors 3 transportation research board.