Bus Stop Accessibility Compliance Inspection Checklist - Public Transit

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General Information

1 of 9

Record basic details about the bus stop and inspection.

Inspection Date

Inspection Time

Bus Stop Location (GPS Coordinates)

Bus Stop ID

Inspector Name

Inspector Role

Weather Conditions

Physical Accessibility - Path of Travel

2 of 9

Evaluate the route to the bus stop from surrounding areas, focusing on accessible pathways.

Start Point of Path of Travel

Path Width (feet)

Surface Material

Path Slope (%)

Obstacles Present?

Description of Obstacles (if any)

Path Condition

Bus Stop Platform Accessibility

3 of 9

Assess the platform itself, including levelness, surface material, and any raised edges.

Platform Height (inches)

Platform Levelness

Platform Surface Material

Presence of Raised Edges

Width of Platform (feet)

Notes on Platform Condition

Tactile Warning Surface Present?

Bus Stop Shelter Accessibility

4 of 9

Inspect the shelter (if present) for accessible features like ramp access, seating, and door width.

Shelter Width (feet)

Shelter Depth (feet)

Ramp Presence

Door Width (minimum 32 inches)

Accessible Seating Features

Shelter Lighting Adequate?

Additional Notes on Shelter Accessibility

Signage & Information Accessibility

5 of 9

Check signage for legibility, tactile information, and appropriate placement.

Signage Legibility - Overall Assessment

Tactile Information Present on Signage?

Font Size (in points)

Contrast Ratio - Text to Background

Comments on Signage Content

Signage Height - Position relative to street level

Curbing & Crossing Accessibility

6 of 9

Evaluate curb ramps, pedestrian signals, and the overall safety of street crossings.

Curb Ramp Location (GPS Coordinates)

Curb Ramp Slope (%)

Curb Ramp Tactile Indicators Present?

Curb Ramp Surface Condition?

Pedestrian Signal Accessible Button Present?

Signal Timing for Accessible Crossing (seconds)

Description of Crossing Environment (traffic volume, visibility)

Lighting & Visibility

7 of 9

Assess lighting conditions for adequate visibility and safety, particularly at night.

Ambient Light Level (Lux)

Adequacy of General Lighting

Presence of Glare?

Description of Lighting Conditions (if applicable)

Presence of Obstructions to Light?

Distance to Nearest Light Source (meters)

Obstacles & Clearances

8 of 9

Identify any obstructions or inadequate clearances that could impede accessibility.

Clearance from Obstacles (inches)

Width of Accessible Path (inches)

Overhanging Branches/Obstructions?

Identify any obstructions (check all that apply)

Describe any observed obstructions in detail

Is there sufficient clearance for mobility devices?

Location of Obstruction (if applicable)

Summary & Recommendations

9 of 9

Summarize findings and provide recommendations for improvement.

Overall Summary of Accessibility Compliance

Severity Rating (1-5, 1=Minor, 5=Critical)

Areas Requiring Immediate Action

Specific Recommendations for Improvement

Date of Next Review

Inspector Signature

GPS Location of Inspection

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