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Car Park D - Booth Street West Multi-Storey

The University of Manchester, Booth Street West, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Overview

Parking (Car Park D - Booth Street West Multi-Storey)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in Higher Chatham Street, off Booth Street West.
    • The car park is multi-storey.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 205cm.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 2m from the pedestrian exit.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the vehicular entrance.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.

Counter (Customer Services Window)

  • The counter is located next to the vehicular entrance.
  • The distance from the nearest pedestrian exit is 4m.
  • There is step-free access via slope to the counter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The height of the counter is 109cm.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.

Exit (Pedestrian - Tuer Place)

  • The exit area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There is a single automatic door at this exit.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a similar pedestrian exit into Bridgeford Street.

Lift (Stairwell 2 - Tuer Place Pedestrian Exit)

  • The lift surveyed is located in Stairwell 2, next to the Tuer Place pedestrian exit.
  • The distance from the pedestrian exit is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 106cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, a low visual contrast and Braille markings.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • There is an identical lift in Stairwell 1 next to the Bridgeford Street pedestrian exit.

Stairs (Stairwell 2 - Tuer Place Pedestrian Exit)

  • The stairs surveyed are located next to the Tuer Place pedestrian exit.
  • Levels 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm .
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Stairwell 1 is similar and is located close to the Bridgeford Street pedestrian exit.