Standard Infrastructure - Tram Stop Platform Design CE-021-ST-0012 1.01 17/03/2020 Disclaimer: This document is developed solely and specifically for use on Melbourne metropolitan tram network managed by Yarra Trams. It is not suitable for any other purpose. You must not use or adapt it or rely upon it in any way unless you are authorised in writing to do so by Yarra Trams. If this document forms part of a contract with Yarra Trams, this document constitutes a “Policy and Procedure” for the purposes of that contract. This document is uncontrolled when printed or downloaded. Users should exercise their own skill and care or seek professional advice in the use of the document. This document may not be current. Current standards are available for download internally from CDMS or from https://yarratrams.com.au/standards. Infrastructure - Tram Stop Platform Design Table of Contents 1 PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................................ 4 2 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................... 4 3 COMPLIANCE ......................................................................................................................................... 4 4 REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 5 4.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 5 4.1.1 Design Principles ................................................................................................................... 5 4.1.2 Human Factors ...................................................................................................................... 6 4.1.3 Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 7 4.2 Tram Stop Accessibility.................................................................................................................. 7 4.2.1 Access Paths, Ramps, Walkways and Landings ..................................................................... 7 4.2.2 Steps (As Required) ............................................................................................................... 9 4.2.3 Handrails................................................................................................................................ 9 4.2.4 Surface Finishes ..................................................................................................................... 9 4.2.5 Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI) ............................................................................ 10 4.3 Tram Stop Structure .................................................................................................................... 11 4.3.1 Platforms ............................................................................................................................. 11 4.3.2 Pedestrian Refuge ............................................................................................................... 13 4.3.3 Pedestrian Crossings ........................................................................................................... 13 4.3.4 Protection Barriers .............................................................................................................. 13 4.4 Tram Stop Fixtures ...................................................................................................................... 14 4.4.1 Fit-Out ................................................................................................................................. 14 4.4.2 Shelters ................................................................................................................................ 15 4.4.3 Seating ................................................................................................................................. 16 4.4.4 Signage ................................................................................................................................ 16 4.4.5 Line Marking ........................................................................................................................ 18 4.4.6 Fencing ................................................................................................................................ 18 4.5 Tram Stop Services ...................................................................................................................... 19 4.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 19 4.5.2 Operational Control Management System ......................................................................... 19 4.5.3 Electrical .............................................................................................................................. 20 4.5.4 Lighting ................................................................................................................................ 21 Document Number: CE-021-ST-0012 Document Author: Victor Choo Version: 1.01 Document Authoriser: Greg Williams Date Published: 17/03/2020 Doc ID: CDMS-313846386-5001 Page 2 of 53 Uncontrolled when printed Infrastructure - Tram Stop Platform Design 4.5.5 Earthing and Bonding .......................................................................................................... 22 4.5.6 Access Pits ........................................................................................................................... 23 4.5.7 Real Time Passenger Information ....................................................................................... 23 4.5.8 Card Vending Machines (CVM) ........................................................................................... 24 4.5.9 Drainage .............................................................................................................................. 24 5 RELATED LEGISLATION & DOCUMENTS .............................................................................................. 26 DOCUMENT VERSION CONTROL ................................................................................................................. 31 APPENDIX A – GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................................ 31 APPENDIX B – TYPES OF PLATFORM TRAM STOPS ..................................................................................... 37 Descriptions ............................................................................................................................................. 37 Illustrations .............................................................................................................................................. 41 APPENDIX C – DESIGN DELIVERABLES ......................................................................................................... 49 C1 System Requirements Specification ................................................................................................... 49 C2 Preliminary Design Phase ................................................................................................................... 49 C2.1 Scheme Plan ................................................................................................................................ 49 C2.2 Platform Scheme Drawings ......................................................................................................... 49 C2.3 Platform Scheme Cross Sections ................................................................................................. 49 C2.4 Platform Scheme Illustrations ..................................................................................................... 50 C2.5 Feature Survey ............................................................................................................................ 50 C3 Detailed Design Phase ........................................................................................................................ 50 C4 Design Reporting ................................................................................................................................ 50 C4.1 Planning Report ........................................................................................................................... 51 C4.2 Traffic Impact Assessment .......................................................................................................... 51 C4.3 Road Safety Audit ........................................................................................................................ 51 C4.4 Accessibility Compliance Audit .................................................................................................... 52 C4.5 Risk Register................................................................................................................................. 53 Document Number: CE-021-ST-0012 Document Author: Victor Choo Version: 1.01 Document Authoriser: Greg Williams Date Published: 17/03/2020 Doc ID: CDMS-313846386-5001 Page 3 of 53 Uncontrolled when printed Infrastructure - Tram Stop Platform Design 1 PURPOSE The purposes of this