This is an Accessible Alternative Version of the conceptual design Bus/Parent Drop-Off Example 4(PDF). The Adobe Acrobat Portable Document should be the preferred version for downloading.
A conceptual design for school site layout displaying parent drop-off, bus loading areas, and parking.
Title 5, Article 4. Standards, Planning, and Approval of School Facilities
Section 14030. Standards for Development of Plans for the Design and Construction of School Facilities.
The following standards for new schools are for the use of all school districts for the purposes of educational appropriateness and promotion of school safety:
b. Site Layout. Parent drop-off, bus loading areas, and parking shall be separated to allow students to enter and exit the school grounds safely unless these features are unavailable due to limited acreage in urban areas or restrictive locations, specifically:
4. Parking stalls are not located, so vehicles must back into bus or loading areas used by parents. Island fencing or curbs are used to separate parking areas from loading/unloading areas.
There are two acceptable illustrations, demonstrating parent drop-off that is separate from parking, as well as a bus drop-off with barrier. There is an illustration of an unacceptable configuration, which is that of the bus drop-off without a barrier.
California Department of Education, School Facilities and Transportation Services Division. These are conceptual displays only and are intended to illustrate a specific Title 5 criterion. The California Department of Education will evaluate designs based on the unique site conditions and the educational program of the school.