RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority (RGA) has stressed that the Saudi Highway Code has set high standards for designing parking spaces for people with disabilities, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Thursday.
The initiative is aimed at enhancing the comfort and safety of these individuals. These standards are part of ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life and achieve the highest levels of efficiency and safety in the road network.
The Saudi Highway Code has specified a set of specifications and technical requirements for the design of designated parking spaces. These include positioning the spaces closest to building entry points and elevators to facilitate access. The code also requires the parking spaces to be marked with clear signs and road markings. It says that pedestrian sidewalks must be equipped with the necessary ramps and adequate lighting to ensure the safety of users.
Under the code, a longitudinal access lane must be provided on both sides of the road to ease movement. Adopting these requirements improves road safety, enhances quality of life, and ensures the best comfort and security levels for people with disabilities.
The code serves as a comprehensive technical reference for all entities responsible for roads in Saudi Arabia including ministries, city development authorities, regional municipalities, and other local governments. The objective is to provide these entities with the basic information to design, plan, construct, operate, and maintain all types of roads across the Kingdom while considering environmental aspects and the requirements of autonomous vehicles.
The code also included guidelines, drawings, procedures, and checklists for all road networks in Saudi Arabia to ensure minimum acceptable levels of quality, security, safety, economic efficiency, and sustainability.
