Turning Specs
Turning Specs
(OP)
I am attempting to lay out a parking lot in dimensions that don't agree with local codes (which haven't changed since 1985). Cars have evolved, and are much more maneuverable than they were in 1985. I believe cars are capable of negotiating tighter curves and no longer require 9 ft by 19 ft parking stalls. Does anyone know of a source where I can get up-to-date information such as minimum turning radii for full sized cars?





RE: Turning Specs
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Just because recent model cars may have a tighter turning circle doesn't mean that the older cars are leaving the traffic mix anytime soon...
Have you driven in a major US city recently? How many cars well past their prime were still on the road - especially in poorer areas? CarlB also has a vey good point regarding recent-model vehicles with larger-than-normal dimensions and wheelbases.
Jeff
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Architectural Graphic Standards has some good dimentional information for parking areas. If your spaces are too narrow the new car owner will straddle the line and take up two spaces.
Private for profit parking lots that employ a car jockey may use a 7.5' to 8' stall spacing. Lot layouts that I favor are 9.0' x 18', however, I have designed many lots using an 8.5' stall.
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What is the percentage of passenger vehicles in your area that are small trucks or SUVs? It is pretty high here.
RE: Turning Specs