Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals
Section 18.5 - COMMUTER, LIGHT RAIL AND RAPID RAIL TRANSIT TERMINALS
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
To facilitate access to commuter, light rail, and rapid rail transit vehicles, the following shall be provided:
18.5.1 Platforms at new stations: At newly constructed stations serving commuter rail coaches, access shall be provided to all passengers and to all coaches of the train by means of a full length raised platform. For purposes of 521 CMR 18, a newly constructed station is defined as any station stop where passenger services has not heretofore been provided or where no regularly scheduled passenger service has been provided for five or more years. See Fig. 18b.
18.5.2 Platforms at reconstructed stations: Any reconstructed, altered or remodeled stations serving commuter rail coaches shall afford access to at least two coaches of a train by means of a raised platform. Said platform shall comply with the following:
18.5.3 Light Rail Transit Terminals: To facilitate access to light rail transit vehicles, the following shall be provided: