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2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The Department of Justice’s scoping and technical accessibility requirements for facilities covered by the ADA.
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CHAPTER 8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS TECHNICAL
810.2.2 Dimensions. 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.
Figure 810.2.2
Dimensions of Bus Boarding and Alighting Areas
810.2.3 Connection. Bus stop boarding and alighting areas shall be connected to streets,
sidewalks, or pedestrian paths by an accessible route complying with 402.
810.2.4 Slope. Parallel to the roadway, the slope of the bus stop boarding and alighting area shall
be the same as the roadway, to the maximum extent practicable. Perpendicular to the roadway, the
slope of the bus stop boarding and alighting area shall not be steeper than1:48.
810.3 Bus Shelters. Bus shelters shall provide a minimum clear floor or ground space complying with
305 entirely within the shelter. Bus shelters shall be connected by an accessible route complying with
402 to a boarding and alighting area complying with 810.2.
D2e5p2artment of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 215
Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 186
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