ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide

F209 Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops

F209.1 General.

Passenger loading zones shall be provided in accordance with F209.

F209.2 Type.

Where provided, passenger loading zones shall comply with F209.2.

F209.2.1 Passenger Loading Zones.

Passenger loading zones, except those required to comply with F209.2.2 and F209.2.3, shall provide at least one passenger loading zone complying with 503 in every continuous 100 linear feet (30 m) of loading zone space, or fraction thereof. [ECTCR UFAS 4.1.1(5)(b)]

F209.2.2 Bus Loading Zones.

In bus loading zones restricted to use by designated or specified public transportation vehicles, each bus bay, bus stop, or other area designated for lift or ramp deployment shall comply with 810.2.

F209.2.3 On-Street Bus Stops.

On-street bus stops shall comply with 810.2 to the maximum extent practicable.

F209.3 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities.

At least one passenger loading zone complying with 503 shall be provided at an accessible entrance to licensed medical care and licensed long-term care facilities where the period of stay exceeds twenty-four hours.

F209.4 Valet Parking.

Parking facilities that provide valet parking services shall provide at least one passenger loading zone complying with 503.

F209.5 Mechanical Access Parking Garages.

Mechanical access parking garages shall provide at least one passenger loading zone complying with 503 at vehicle drop-off and vehicle pick-up areas.