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

Universal Citation: 521 CMR 18 MA Code of Regs 18.5

Current through Register 1518, March 29, 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.

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a. Such platforms shall be at least 60 inches (60"=1524mm) in clear width

b. Such platforms shall provide overhead shelter from rain and snow along a total of at least 150 feet (150' = 46m) of their length and at all access ramps.

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:

a. Such platforms shall be at least 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) in clear width.

b. Such platforms shall be at least 45 feet (45' = 14m) in length and shall, along their full length and at all access ramps, provide overhead shelter from rain and snow.

18.5.3 Light Rail Transit Terminals: To facilitate access to light rail transit vehicles, the following shall be provided:

18.5.3.1 Platforms at newly constructed stations serving light rail transit vehicles shall provide access to all passengers and to all coaches of the train by means of a full length raised platform. Such platforms shall be at least 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) to clear width at the stopping zone for accessible doors. A minimum of 36 inches (36" = 914mm) in clear width must be provided to each stopping zone for accessible doors.

18.5.3.2 Platforms at reconstructed, remodeled or altered stations serving light rail transit vehicles shall afford access to at least one car by means of a raised platform. Said platform shall comply with the following:
a. Such platforms shall be at least 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) in clear width at the stopping zone for accessible doors. A minimum 36 inch (36" = 914mm) clear width must be provided to each stopping zone for accessible doors.

b. Such platforms shall be at least eight feet (8' = 2438mm) in length.

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