202 terms in English and French explaining street-edge uses, rules and data. 165 linked term pages include a definition, a practical explanation and sources.
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Curbside electrification
Recharge en courant alternatif
AC charging is electric-vehicle charging in which alternating current is supplied to the vehicle and converted by its onboard equipment. Charging power depends on both the installation and vehicle capability, so a curbside station’s advertised capacity does not by itself determine the energy delivered during a particular parking session.
Accessibility
Bande latérale d’accès
Access aisle is a clear area alongside an accessible parking space or passenger loading area used for transfers and mobility-device maneuvering. Its function depends on remaining unobstructed and connecting safely to the pedestrian route, rather than serving as additional vehicle storage or equipment space.
Accessibility
Recharge électrique accessible
Accessible EV charging is electric-vehicle charging designed and operated so that people with disabilities can reach, connect, pay for, and use the service. At the curb, accessibility includes the parking arrangement, transfer space, cable handling, controls, payment interface, and continuous pedestrian route around the equipment.
Accessibility
Stationnement accessible
Accessible parking is parking designed or designated to support people with disabilities. It combines an appropriate vehicle space with usable transfer areas and accessible connections to destinations; a reserved sign alone does not establish that the complete journey from vehicle to entrance is accessible.
Accessibility
Zone de dépose accessible
Accessible passenger loading zone is a passenger loading area designed to support boarding and alighting by people with disabilities. It needs a suitable vehicle pull-up space, a clear transfer area, and an accessible onward route, with sufficient operational protection to remain available when assistance or mobility equipment is used.
Accessibility
Stationnement relevant de l’ADA
ADA parking is parking subject to accessibility obligations associated with the United States Americans with Disabilities Act. The phrase is often used informally for accessible parking, but applicable technical standards, scoping rules, and enforcement responsibilities depend on the facility, public entity, and relevant adopted requirements.
Data and standards
Interface de programmation (API)
Application programming interface (API) is a defined way for software systems to request or exchange information and functions. In curb management, APIs can distribute regulations or observations, but their usefulness depends on shared meaning, authentication, versioning, availability, and documented responsibilities for correcting data and communicating operational changes.
Regulation and governance
Contrôle automatisé
Automated enforcement is the use of automated systems to detect possible violations or support enforcement processing. It may involve cameras, sensors, or database checks, but legal authority, evidential standards, human review, error correction, notice, and appeal procedures determine how automated observations can lead to a lawful decision.