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6.18. Bus shelters

A bus shelter is considered accessible when it fulfils the technical conditions specified
below:

1. The location of the shelter does not invade the accessible pedestrian path, public
space or transportation platform.

2. There is a path free of protruding and overhead obstacles on both sides. The path
must have a minimum width of 1200 mm.

3. It shall be possible to manoeuvre inside the bus shelter providing a 1500 mm
diameter area, free of obstacles without interfering with any of the vehicles
manoeuvring or approaching.

4. The minimum height of the shelter shall be not less than 2200 mm.

5. There shall be no obstacle between the space covered by the bus shelter and the
transport vehicle.

6. If any of the walls are glazed, they shall be marked as indicated in section 5.15.

7. Bus shelters shall provide at least one fixed bench with the following characteristics:

• The seat height is between 430 mm ± 30 mm.
• The seat depth is between 400 mm and 450 mm.
• The backrest with a height of at least 400 mm and with armrest on one of its
ends.

8. It shall have at least one standing support, located at a height between 700 mm and
750 mm, and separated at least 200 mm from the wall or vertical closure.

9. It shall have a minimum average illumination of 50 lux measured at the ground level
during the service hours, and a minimum value of 100 lux at the boarding time.

10. The boarding area platform shall have a detectable warning surface as described in
section 5.3.

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