A sharing
city
Together with the public authorities, CEREMA, AITF and representatives of user associations, we participate in the work on technical requirements for the accessibility of roads and public spaces.
We suggest that you test your knowledge and to provide you with the necessary keys to understand the regulations.
The objective of achieving accessibility of traffic routes and public places is that any disabled person or person with reduced mobility can move around and go to any place he or she wants, cross its routes and be able to rest. And this in the same way as any other person.
What the
regulations say
Abacus :
The dimensions
The abacus determines the ratio of height to width of the furniture.
The height of the street furniture allows to calculate the minimum width, and vice versa.
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Abacus : the dimensions
The dimensions of the bollard, are they compliant with the abacus ?
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Abacus : the dimensions
The dimensions of the bollard, are they compliant with the abacus ?
Yes, the dimensions are compliant : The ratio height/width is compliant.
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Abacus : the dimensions
The dimensions of the bollard, are they compliant with the abacus ?
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Abacus : the dimensions
The dimensions of the bollard, are they compliant with the abacus ?
No, the ratio height/width has not been respected. The street furniture is insufficiently wide or not enough high…
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Abacus : the dimensions
The dimensions of the bollard, are they compliant with the abacus ?
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Abacus : the dimensions
The dimensions of the bollard, are they compliant with the abacus ?
No, the required minimum height of 50 cm is not respected.
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Abacus : the recesses
Is the following bollard compliant ?
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Abacus : the recesses
Is the following bollard compliant ?
Yes, recesses are allowed even under 50 cm, if they don't reduce the minimal width, defined by the abacus.
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Abacus : the constrictions
Is the following bollard compliant ?
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Abacus : the constrictions
Is the following bollard compliant ?
Yes, the ratio height/width is compliant.
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Abacus : the constrictions
Is the following bollard compliant ?
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Abacus : the constrictions
Is the following bollard compliant ?
No, the ratio height/width is not compliant. The reference width is that one of the recesse.
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Abacus : the constrictions
Is the following bollard compliant ?
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Abacus : the constrictions
Is the following bollard compliant ?
Exclusion of recesses above 50 cm: The bollard is compliant BUT a contrast of 10 cm needs to be created in the upper part.
What the
regulations say
The contrast
The contrast needs to be created between bollard and it's direct environment. That can be obtained by a difference in color or by using a different fabric.
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Abacus : the recesses
Is the contrast compliant ?
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Abacus : the recesses
Is the contrast compliant ?
Yes the contrast between the bollard and its environment is achieved by a difference in color
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Abacus : the recesses
Is the contrast compliant ?
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Abacus : the recesses
Is the contrast compliant ?
No, the contrast is not enough. The color of the furniture merges with the color of its environment.
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Abacus : the recesses
Is the contrast compliant ?
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Abacus : the recesses
Is the contrast compliant ?
The created contrast between the bollard's body and it's upper part is compliant.
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Preconceptions : Pedestrian crossings
Does a pedestrian crossing need to be marked out by a special bollard for disabled pedestrians and persons with reduced mobility?
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Preconceptions : Pedestrian crossings
Does a pedestrian crossing need to be marked out by a special bollard for disabled pedestrians and persons with reduced mobility?
No exception for pedestrian crossings.
What the
regulations say
All bollards and posts integrated in the public pedestrian zones, must comply with the regulation in terms of their contrast and height.
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Preconceptions : barriers and bike racks
Are barriers and bike racks concerned by this regulation?
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Preconceptions : barriers and bike racks
Are barriers and bike racks concerned by this regulation?
Barriers and bicycle supports are affected by the regulations
What the
regulations say
« Any street furniture on a pillar or on feet has a low element located at the top of the raised parts when they do not allow a free passage of at least 2.20 meters in height. This element is installed no more than 40 cm from the ground.»