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Pedestrian Crossing Signals on public streets shall meet the following criteria:

1. Users with visual disabilities must be able to activate the acoustic signal of the traffic
light using a smart phone application.

2. The pedestrian signal pushbutton shall be mounted at a height between 900 mm
and 1200 mm and should be accessible with tactile characters. It must meet the
criteria of strength and ergonomic shape to be operated with the elbow.

6.11. Shaded areas

The provision of continuous shaded paths is encouraged and at minimum-shaded areas
shall be provided every 50 m in streets and squares. Each second area shall be
provided with seating places and adequate space for wheelchair users without invading
the accessible path. Shaded areas shall be provided by trees, pergolas and retracted
façades.

6.12. Pick-up and drop-off areas

Pick-up and drop-off areas for taxis and private cars shall include curb ramps similar to
those at accessible parking places.

Drop-off areas shall be provided in front of administration buildings, health care
services, shopping malls, hotels, parks, transport buildings, theatres and cinemas and
amusement parks.

6.13. Accessible parking bays and access to parking lots

Public or private parking areas associated with a public street, open space or building
shall have accessible parking places for holders of accessible parking stickers issued by
any jurisdiction.

The number of accessible parking places shall follow table 10.

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