Loading and passenger access
Passenger loading
Montée et descente des voyageurs
Passenger loading is the activity of passengers entering or leaving a vehicle at a stopping location. It includes the transfer process and any necessary assistance, while waiting for an absent passenger or remaining after boarding may be treated differently under the applicable local stopping and parking rules.
Understanding the term
Observe whether the passenger route crosses a cycle lane or traffic lane. Vehicle dwell time alone cannot describe the safety or accessibility of the transfer.
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.