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Paired escalators increase the capacity and efficiency of moving people through a building by allowing for greater flexibility, reducing congestion and increasing the flow of people. Pairing an up and a down escalator side by side is particularly useful in areas where there is high foot traffic. Escalator (Paired) have a combined height of 14.75’ (4.5 m), length of 41’ (12.5 m), and common width between 8’-10’8” (2.44-3.28 m). Dimensions will vary based on the desired length and height.

Escalators are a form of vertical building transportation designed as a staircase that moves with the assistance of a motor-driven mechanism. Escalators are used to connect floors with an angle of rise between 30°-35°. The escalator must also provide space for a lower zone of mechanical equipment. For the safety of users, escalators must incorporate 3’ (.91 m) handrails and preserve a minimum vertical headroom clearance of 7’6” (2.29 m). Adequate space should be provided at each loading or discharge platform of an escalator for easy queuing and waiting at peak hours—typically 7’6” (2.29 m) at the bottom and 8’ (2.44 m) at the top. An Escalator (Single) has a typical height of 14.75’ (4.5 m), length of 41’ (12.5 m), and common width between 4’-5’4” (1.22-1.63 m). Dimensions will vary based on the desired length and height.

The width of escalators is important as it affects the number of people that can use it at one time, reducing the time it takes for large numbers of people to move through a building. This is particularly important in crowded areas such as shopping centers, airports and train stations. When calibrating the appropriate width of an escalator or moving walkway, three standard design widths for use are 24”, 32”, 40” (61, 82, 102 cm). 24” (61 cm) widths are suitable for only one person at a time and are best used when traffic is limited or space is a concern. 32” (82 cm) wide designs offers more flexibility for the users and allow enough space for a second person to pass by. 40” (102 cm) widths provide space for two people and also are wide enough for two lanes of traffic.

Escalators are continuously circulating motorized stairways that move people between floors of a building. Often used in conjunction with elevators, escalators provide a convenient, efficient, and comfortable means of travel for people needing to ascend or descend through limited sets of levels.

Paired Continuous Escalator systems combine two sets of single continuous escalator systems side-by-side. Though inefficient in space planning, this system creates a consolidated and functional destination within a floorpan that allows direct access to multiple floors. Continuous Escalators (Paired) have a combined height of 29.5’ (9 m), length of 41’ (12.5 m), and common width between 16’-21’6” (4.88-6.55 m). Dimensions will vary based on the desired length and height.

Crossing Escalator arrangements provide the most efficient and continuous movement of people by separating each direction of travel into an individual uninterrupted path. Crisscrossing escalators should be considered when space planning and productivity are critical design objectives. Continuous Escalators (Crossing) have a combined height of 29.5’ (9 m), length of 41’ (12.5 m), and common width between 8’-10’8” (2.44-3.28 m). Dimensions will vary based on the desired length and height.

Paired Discontinuous Escalators are stacked parallel escalators that connect levels in both directions. Like single discontinuous escalators but with an adjacent escalator traveling in the opposite direction, this strategy is not efficient for people looking to travel quickly between levels. Discontinuous Escalators (Paired) have a combined height of 29.5’ (9 m), length of 41’ (12.5 m), and common width between 8’-10’8” (2.44-3.28 m). Dimensions will vary based on the desired length and height.

Single Discontinuous Escalators are stacked escalators that connect levels in a single direction. This strategy works best when space is limited, but the one-way traffic is not efficient for people who want to travel quickly between levels. Discontinuous Escalators (Single) have a combined height of 29.5’ (9 m), length of 41’ (12.5 m), and common width between 4’-5’4” (1.22-1.63 m). Dimensions will vary based on the desired length and height.

Single Continuous Escalators provide connections to subsequent building levels by connecting them directing with one-way circulation. Unlike discontinuous layouts, continuous designs provide users with quick and efficient vertical circulation between multiple levels. Continuous Escalators (Single) have a combined height of 29.5’ (9 m), length of 41’ (12.5 m), and common width between 8’-10’8” (2.44-3.28 m). Dimensions will vary based on the desired length and height.

Circulation refers to the flow of people through the spaces of a building. Understood as involving building elements such as stairs, elevators, escalators and corridors, circulation is one of the most critical components to consider when designing the operation and interaction of a building.

Single inclined moving walkways are sloped conveyors designed to transport people between different elevations. Common in places like shopping malls or airports, they provide a smooth transition between floors without the need for stairs or escalators. Single Inclined Moving Walkways have overall widths between 4’4”-7’ (1.32-2.13 m) and handrail heights of 3’-3’3” (91-99 cm). Inclined pit depths are commonly 4’ (122 cm) with pit lengths of 20’ (6.1 m). Inclined moving walkways have angles of 1-6, 10, and 12 degrees with a maximum rise of 20’ (6.1 m). The overall lengths of moving walkways vary with typical runs between 328’-656’ (100-200 m).

Commercial transport encompasses vehicles and infrastructure facilitating the movement of goods and passengers for profit. This sector includes trains, buses, airplanes, ships, and trucks, operating on schedules and established routes. Revenue is generated through ticket sales or similar charges.