### U.S. Access Board: Rail Vehicles Access Advisory Committee **Subcommittee on Boarding and Alighting –**  **Meeting #2**

**May 22, 2014 1:00**  **– 3:00 Eastern**  1.0 Introductions 2.0 Approval of the Agenda 3.0 Discussion of subcommittee scope and objectives 4.0 Discussion on boarding and alighting methods 4 .1 Discuss boarding methods a nd appropriate mode, in probable order of preference to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities. Note: Many of these methods could be used in conjunction with a bridge pl ate. A. Full platform level boarding B. Set- back platforms C. Car- borne lifts D. Mini - high platforms E. Station - based mobile lifts 5.0 Discussion on boarding and alighting devices 5 .1 Review of current law and regulations and begin development of recommendations A. Lifts B. Ramps C. Bridge plate 6 .0 Planning 6 .1 Develop action items 6 .2 Assign duties and tasks 6 .3 Establish deadlines for deliverables

Attachment: Pictures of Boarding Methods

### Level boarding
- Full platform level boarding

Commuter Rail

Level boarding
- Full platform level boarding High speed Rail

Level boarding
- Full platfo rm level boarding Light Rail To the left is a view along the length of a commuter rail platform with the train to the left positioned for boarding and alighting. There is a gap a few inches wide between the doorway and the platform an d it is filled with a short bridge that appears to be attached to the car just at an open doorway.

To the left is a view along the length of a Chinese high speed rail platform with the train to the left positioned for boarding and alighting. The door thresholds appear to be directly aligned with the platform to accommodate level boarding along the full length of the train.

To the left is a view along the length of a light rail platform with the train to the left approaching the boarding and alighting area. The door thresholds appear to be positioned at the level of the full length of the pla tform.Mini - high platforms Commuter or Intercity Rail

Car- born e lift Intercity Rail

Car- borne lift Commuter Rail To the left is a view of a short raised platform area with shelter and seating. Stairs and a ramp lead to this waiting area and a sign states, “Board your train here.”

To the left is a view of an intercity or commuter rail car with its car
- borne lift extended. A man using a wheelchair is entering the lift as a rail assistant looks on and a woman and child approach the stairs in the same doorway.

To the left is a view of a commuter rail car and its car- borne lift partially raised with a man in a wheelchair on
- board. A rail assistant is resting his hand on the raised handrail.Station based lift? Intercity rail

Ramp/bridgeplate Intercity Rail To the left is a view of an intercity rail car next to a low platform. Stairs are extended to access the car with the floor approximately 30 inches above the platform. Many people are standing on the platform , but there is no portable, station
based lift in the picture.

To the left is a view of a station
- based lift. It appears to be placed under a structure where it can be easily accessed, but is out of the way.

To the left is a view of ramp attached to a rail car. The floor of the rail car appears to be approximately 6
- 9 inches above the platform. The ramp is deployed onto the yellow detectable warning strip.