Loading and passenger access
Double parking
Stationnement en double file
Double parking is the occupation of roadway space beside an already parked vehicle or curbside parking lane. It can arise from unmet loading demand or other stopping behavior, obstruct traffic and cycling, and must be distinguished from legal loading arrangements rather than treated as an inevitable delivery practice.
Understanding the term
Count location, duration, and blocked movements when documenting incidents. The same number of stops can have very different effects on a bus corridor and a low-traffic street.
Operational review should connect the stopping place to the activity at the destination. Observe arrivals, transfer duration, waiting, and conflicts with walking, cycling, and transit. Check whether the posted rules match the intended use and whether legitimate users can actually obtain space. Where a change displaces activity, include nearby streets in the evaluation. Clear responsibilities for information, maintenance, and enforcement are as important as the marked dimensions of the area.