Mobility - Parking




Parking:  Accessible parking spaces are provided. 

All accessible parking spaces have common features.  Note the slight differences between Van Accessible spaces and Car Accessible spaces.

All Accessible parking spaces meet all of these criteria:
____ Each parking space has a level, stable surface.
____ Parking spaces are marked with an upright sign with the universal accessibility symbol clearly visible even when a vehicle is parked in the space.

____ Accessible parking spaces are at least 8 feet wide.

____ A path at least 36 inches wide leads from the parking space aisle to an accessible entrance.  Path is level or at a grade of no more than 1:12 (for 1 in. of rise, 12 in. of length).


Van Accessible parking spaces meet these additional criteria:

____ A smooth level aisle 8 feet wide is marked beside each parking space for wheelchair accessibility.  (Two spaces may share an aisle.)

_____A sign reading "Van Accessible" is alongside the universal accessibility sign.

Click on van photo at left for video of van unloading wheelchair. Shows why 8-foot aisle is needed.

Car Accessible parking spaces meet this additional criterion:
____ A smooth level aisle 5 feet wide is marked beside each parking space for wheelchair accessibility.  (Two spaces may share an aisle.)