Passenger Drop-Off Areas Checklist
If a passenger loading area is provided, you should answer the following questions.
B1. Is a relatively level (1:50 or 2% maximum slope in all directions) access aisle provided adjacent and parallel to the side of the vehicle pull-up area? [ADA Stds 4.6.6]
Yes _____ No _____
If No, look for another relatively level location that is on an accessible route.
B2. Is the vehicle space relatively level (2% maximum slope in all directions)?
Yes _____ No _____
B3. Is the area for the access aisle at least 5-feet wide and 20-feet long? [ADA Stds 4.6.6] Note: Unlike an accessible parking space, the surface for the access aisle does not have to be marked or striped.
Yes _____ No _____
B4. Is the vertical height for the vehicle route to the loading zone, the drop off area, and the exit at least 114 inches (9 feet 6 inches) in height? [ADA Stds 4.6.5]
Yes _____ No _____
B5. Is a curb ramp provided between the vehicle pull up area and the access aisle (see figure above) or the access aisle and the accessible route (see figure on page 9) to the accessible entrance? [ADA Stds 4.6.6]
Yes _____ No _____
If No, is there another area with a curb ramp connected to an accessible route that could serve as the drop-off area?
Yes _____ No _____
B6. If a curb ramp is provided, is the slope of the ramp surface (not counting the side flares) no more than 1:12?
[ADA Stds 4.7.2]
Yes _____ No _____
B7. Is the width of the curb ramp surface at least 36 inches?
[ADA Stds 4.7.3]
Yes _____ No _____
B8. Does an accessible route connect the curb ramp to the accessible entrance?
[ADA Stds 4.1.2(1)]
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