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Hi Alveys, I have always wondered about why some coasters have staircases on both sides of the the lift hill and others only have it on one side of the lift? I like when the coaster has stairs on one side (seems more intimidating). So I was just curious on who decides what coasters get one sided staircases and others get both sides? Thanks.

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Random guess - I think it may depend on the type of lift, track, car or design. For example, say a coaster has only one sided entry, the stairs are only on that side. Just a guess? but I think it depends on the design.

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I think in some countries like Japan, their law states that you must be able to access any part of the ride at any time, so they have the staircases on both sides and throughout the track.

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One pattern I've noticed is that you see catwalks on both sides when the train seats people four across, like on most B&Ms. I figure it has to do with being able to assist people when necessary, which is easier and safer to do when not reaching across three rows. It might also be worth noting that Diamondback, a B&M with the newer style two across trains, only has a catwalk on one side.

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