Transports and services

Traverse L'Isle-aux-Coudres – Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive (STQ)

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Partially accessible

Establishment details

Number of reserved places

  • Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 1

Reserved seat location

  • Near the entrance

Reserved seat size

  • Free width of at least 2.4 m
  • Restricted Side Aisle Clear Width : 1 m

Reserved seat identification

  • On the ground only

Route leading from the parking lot to the entrance

  • Gentle slope

Signaling

  • Signage indicating entry on the front door

Ramp

  • Clear Width : 73 cm
  • On a gentle slope
  • Handrails on each side

Front door

  • Steep Slope Bevel Level Difference : 9 %
  • Opening requiring little physical effort

Additional information

    • The width of the ramp varies at the top and bottom:
    • At the bottom, the floor width is 94 cm. The width from handrail to handrail is 73 cm.
    • At the top, the floor width is 107 cm. The width of handrails to handrails is 80 cm.
    • Handrails are 98 cm above floor level.

      Course without obstacles

      • Circulation corridor without slope
      • Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm

      drinking fountain

      • Maneuvering space of at least 1,5 m wide x 1,5 m deep located in front
      • Raised spout : 100 cm
      • Control located on the front of the device

      Signaling

      • Easily identifiable traffic sign(s)

      Additional information

        • Benches available
        • Vending machines and coffee machines.

          Washbasin

          • Faucets away from the rim of the sink : 47 cm

          Sanitary equipment

          • Raised hand dryer : 1,3 cm above floor

          Accessible washroom(s)

          • Interior Maneuvering Space : 1 m wide x 1 m deep

          Accessible washroom bowl

          • Transfer area on the side of the toilet bowl : 79 cm
          • No back support for tankless toilet

          Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

          • Horizontal to the left of the bowl
          • Horizontal behind the bowl

          Washbasin

          • Faucets away from the rim of the sink : 47 cm

          Sanitary equipment

          • Raised hand dryer : 1,3 cm above floor

          Urinal

          • Not equipped for disabled people

          Accessible washroom(s)

          • Interior Maneuvering Space : 1 m wide x 1 m deep

          Accessible washroom bowl

          • Transfer area on the side of the toilet bowl : 79 cm
          • No back support for tankless toilet

          Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

          • Horizontal to the right of the bowl
          • Horizontal behind the bowl

          Number of reserved places

          • Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 1

          Reserved seat size

          • Free width of at least 2.4 m
          • No side aisle on the side

          Route leading from the parking lot to the entrance

          • Gentle slope

          flooring

          • Asphalted ground

          Pathway leading to the entrance

          • On a gentle slope
          • Obstacles) : Chaîne de trottoir endommagée (seuil 3 cm) et biseautée à 15%

          Front door

          • Free width of at least 80 cm
          • No continuous opaque strip on the glass door
          • Opening requiring significant physical effort
          • No electric opening mechanism

          Vestibule

          • Vestibule at least 1.5 m deep and at least 1.2 m wide

          Course without obstacles

          • Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm

          Counter

          • Counter surface : 103 cm above floor
          • No clearance under the counter

          drinking fountain

          • Raised spout : 97 cm
          • Insufficient Clearance Under Fountain : 67 cm
          • Command difficult to use

          Signaling

          • Easily identifiable traffic sign(s)

          Additional information

            • Vending machines and benches.
            • Outdoor tables are not accessible (grass surface and insufficient clearance under the table).

              Accessible toilet cubicle door

              • Clear door width : 78 cm
              • Door opening towards the interior of the cabinet
              • No inside handle

              Accessible washroom bowl

              • Transfer zone on the side of the toilet bowl of at least 90 cm
              • Toilet bowl seat : 49 cm

              Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

              • Horizontal to the left of the bowl
              • Horizontal behind the bowl

              Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle

              • Toilet Paper Dispenser : 105 cm above the floor

              Additional information

                • When the cabinet door is open on the inside, the manoeuvring space is reduced to 90 cm.

                  Accessible toilet cubicle door

                  • Clear door width : 78 cm

                  Accessible washroom bowl

                  • Transfer area on the side of the toilet bowl : 84 cm
                  • Toilet bowl seat : 49 cm

                  Accessible toilet stall grab bar(s)

                  • Horizontal to the right of the bowl
                  • Horizontal behind the bowl

                  Other components of the accessible toilet cubicle

                  • Toilet Paper Dispenser : 105 cm above the floor

                  Outdoor course

                  • Dangerous path: Presence of unsafe protruding objects : Rétroviseurs dans la lignée des piétons

                  Exterior staircase

                  • Non-slip strip and contrasting colour
                  • All main handrails are accessible to a blind or visually impaired person
                  • Handrail without extension at each end
                  • No surface with tactile warning indicators at the top of the stairs
                  • Open risers

                  Elevator

                  • No symbols and characters on the landing buttons and control panel in Braille
                  • Symbols and characters on the landing buttons and control panel in relief
                  • Presence of a visual indicator when passing each floor

                  Identification of facilities

                  • Identification of facilities (stairs, lifts, rooms, toilets, etc.) by their pictogram

                  Web pages

                  • The contrast between the text and background colors is at least 70%
                  • Harmonious organization and concise information

                  Additional information

                    • Handrails on most of the ship's walls.

                      Building Interior

                      • The signage is easy to understand due to its use of pictograms and an accessible language register
                      • No audible and flashing fire system

                      Acoustics

                      • Acoustics of the premises detract from sound comfort : bruit de moteur fort

                      Total number of places

                      • Between 25 and 100 seats

                      Number of reserved places

                      • Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 2

                      Reserved seat size

                      • Free width of at least 2.4 m
                      • Side aisle integrated into the reserved space

                      Reserved seat identification

                      • On the ground only

                      Additional information

                        • The first parking space faces the elevator. If the car is parked too close to the wall, it blocks access to the elevator.
                        • The second space is located at one end of the ship, adjacent to the pedestrian corridor.

                          Pathway leading to the entrance

                          • On a gentle slope

                          Ramp

                          • Fixed access ramp
                          • No handrail

                          Additional information

                            • Pedestrian access to the ship is via the car ramp.
                            • The slope of the ramp varies with the tides.
                            • The pavement is a metal grid with holes and slots up to 6 cm wide.
                            • On the ship, a yellow-painted traffic corridor indicates the path for pedestrians. It measures between 59 and 90 cm in width.

                              Interior access ramp

                              • No ledges on the sides of the access ramp
                              • On a steep slope : 17 %
                              • No handrail

                              Elevator

                              • Dimension of at least 0.80 m wide x 1.5 m deep
                              • Free width of the door opening at least 80 cm

                              drinking fountain

                              • Raised spout : 95 cm

                              Additional information

                                • The passenger lounge (interior) is located on the second floor. Stairs and an elevator provide access.
                                • ACCESS: If no cars are parked in front of the ramp, there is sufficient maneuvering space to access the elevator. During the evaluation visit, cars parked in front of the elevator eliminated maneuvering space to access the ramp.
                                • VIEW: Interior views of the bridge are through windows, the lower end of which is 110 cm above the ground. To access the outside of the bridge, the door has a 10 cm threshold and requires considerable effort to open.
                                • COMMODITY: Vending machines are present (manoeuvring space 1m x 1.5 m). Rows of benches separated by 90 cm-wide circulation corridors. High tables (102 cm high).

                                  Course without obstacles

                                  • 2 or more steps

                                  Movement between floors

                                  • No machinery to go up

                                  Additional information

                                    • The upper (outside) deck on the second floor is accessible by stairs only.

                                      Door

                                      • Maneuvering space outside : 0,94 m wide x 1,5 m deep in front of the door

                                      Toilet bowl

                                      • Transfer zone on the side of the bowl : 57 cm
                                      • No back support for tankless toilet

                                      Grab bar(s)

                                      • Horizontal behind the bowl
                                      • Oblique left

                                      Washbasin

                                      • Accessible sink

                                      Additional information

                                        • As the transfer area parallel to the toilet is restricted, transfer at an angle is possible.

                                          • 2 accessible deck(s) / 3 decks
                                          • Boat capacity : 376 persons
                                          • Duration of excursion : 0,25 hours
                                          • Shuttle
                                          • Evacuation plan : Affiché dans le salon des passagers
                                          • Manual and motorized wheelchairs

                                          Additional information

                                            • The crew is trained by Transport Canada to intervene with a person in a wheelchair in an emergency or evacuation situation.

                                              Total number of places

                                              • Between 25 and 100 seats

                                              Number of reserved places

                                              • Reserved seat(s) for people with disabilities: : 2

                                              Reserved seat size

                                              • Free width of at least 2.4 m
                                              • Restricted Side Aisle Clear Width : 0,9 m

                                              Additional information

                                                • There is no reserved circulation corridor between the parking lot and the elevator. The passage can therefore be blocked by cars.

                                                  Step(s) leading to entrance

                                                  • Open risers
                                                  • Anti-slip band in contrasting color
                                                  • No surface with tactile warning indicators at the top of the stairs
                                                  • Handrail on each side

                                                  Front door

                                                  • Free width of at least 80 cm
                                                  • Door equipped with an electric opening mechanism
                                                  • Pressure plate/electric opening control button is difficult to locate : Bouton noir (aucun pictogramme)

                                                  Additional information

                                                    • From the lower deck, stairs lead up to the outdoor terrace on the upper deck.
                                                    • From the passenger lounge, the interior door leads to the outdoor terrace on the upper deck.
                                                    • The terrace is accessible.

                                                      Course without obstacles

                                                      • Circulation corridor without slope
                                                      • Clear width of the circulation corridor of more than 92 cm

                                                      Elevator

                                                      • Dimension : 1,7 m wide x 1,1 m deep
                                                      • Free width of the door opening at least 80 cm

                                                      Additional information

                                                        • The access ramp to enter the elevator must be installed by an employee. It is 96 cm wide, has no handrail, a 10% incline and an 18% bevel.
                                                        • The elevator may only be used in the presence of an employee.
                                                        • The box containing the “Call” and “Talk” buttons is not accessible due to the step.
                                                        • The windows inside the passenger lounge are 105 cm high.

                                                          Door

                                                          • Free width of at least 80 cm
                                                          • Presence of an electric opening mechanism

                                                          Interior maneuvering space

                                                          • Maneuvering space at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep

                                                          Toilet bowl

                                                          • Transfer zone on the side of the bowl of at least 90 cm
                                                          • No back support for tankless toilet

                                                          Grab bar(s)

                                                          • Horizontal behind the bowl
                                                          • Oblique left

                                                          Washbasin

                                                          • Maneuvering space in front of the sink : 150 cm width x 50 cm deep
                                                          • No clearance under the sink

                                                          • Indoor bridge: full view on bridge
                                                          • 2 accessible deck(s) / 2 decks
                                                          • Elevator
                                                          • Drinking fountain accessible for handicapped persons
                                                          • Year of construction : 1985
                                                          • Boat capacity : 375 persons
                                                          • Evacuation plan : Situé au Salon des passagers

                                                          Additional information

                                                            • Emergency evacuation by slide to bridge where vehicles are parked.
                                                            • Manual wheelchair available on request.

                                                              Description

                                                              The ship Joseph-Savard makes the crossing as usual. When repairs are needed, the relief vessel Félix-Antoine Savard makes the crossing.

                                                              Contact details

                                                              1, chemin de la Traverse, Isle-aux-Coudres, Québec

                                                              418 438 2743,

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