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Universal Access Meeting Accessibility Requirements in Public Rights of Way . Oklahoma City ADA Contractor Course By Dr. Tammy Sagastizado. F irst …. Take out a piece of paper and pen or pencil Relax and take a moment to think about your typical day - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Universal AccessMeeting Accessibility Requirements
in Public Rights of Way
Oklahoma City ADA Contractor CourseByDr. Tammy Sagastizado
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First…►Take out a piece of paper and pen or
pencil►Relax and take a moment to think
about your typical day►From the moment you leave your
house or apartment, what do you need to do to get into and settled at your workplace ready to work?
►Write down as many of the steps as possible
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Individuals►http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fv
Kp7voPkg&feature=related
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BACKGROUND &
WHY ADA EMPHASIS/ CURRENT ISSUES
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Universal Access for All - ADA
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LAWS
GUIDANCE
American Barriers
Act (ABA)1968
Americans with Disabilities Act
1990
Special Report (PROWAC)
2007
Revised Draft Guidelines (PROWAC)
2005
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
1990
The Rehabilitation Act
1973
Draft Guidelines (PROWAC)
2002Minimum Guidelines and Requirements for
Accessible Design
1982
Uniform Federal Accessibility
Standards
1984
ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
1991
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Background Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
– July 26, 1990– Applies to State and Local governments– Applies to private business that meet the
definition of “public accommodation”– Includes those that receive no federal financial
assistance – New construction and alterations
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Background
ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)– July 1991 published– Sept. 1991 ADAAG for Transportation
Facilities– July 2004 update– Supplement in 2006/2007 (USDOT)
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Background Public Rights of Way Accessibility
Committee (PROWAC)– Established 1999– Develop recommendations on guidelines for accessible
public rights-of-way– Draft Guidelines, June 2002– Revised Draft Guidelines, Nov. 2005– Special Report: Planning and Designing for Alterations,
July 2007
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Current Issues
• Lawsuits around the country– all public sidewalks accessible– 20Kinney vs. Yerusalim (1993)
Resurfacing considered alterationResurfacing projects require curb ramps
– Barden vs. City of Sacramento, CA (2004)Make % annual budget allocated to ADA
– Recent filing against CALTRAN
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Types of Pedestrians• Older Adults• Children• Mobility Impairment • Sensory and Cognitive Impairment • Veterans with Prosthetic Limbs• Other Medical Concerns
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Disabilities
• http://www.stripes.com/news/x2-prosthetic-leg-now-offered-to-older-veterans-1.115257
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Disabilities
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG3ZDgVddZE
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TERMINOLOGY
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Pedestrian Access Route• Sidewalk or paved shoulder.• Running slope may match roadway grade.• 2% cross slope required.
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Cross Slope
Steep cross slopes make the sidewalk difficult for a wheelchair to travel across.
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Cross Slope
When cross slopes change rapidly over a short distance, the use of wheelchairs or other types of walking aids becomes extremely unstable.
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NOT acceptable!
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Disabilities
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG3ZDgVddZE
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Running Slope• Allowed to match roadway grade when sidewalk
located parallel and adjacent to roadway.
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Running Slope
• The grade parallel to direction of travel. Sidewalk
Parallel Curb Ramp
PerpendicularCurb Building and
Facility Ramps
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Counter Slope Excessive slope
difference can cause a wheelchair to flip forward or backward.
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Counter Slope
The gutter slopes counter to the slope of the curb ramp to promote drainage.
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Landing Area that needs to be Level (0 to 2% both directions)
Curb Ramps Building and Facility Ramps
Landing
LandingswL
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Detectable Warning Surface• Located at the bottom of ramp parallel to curb• Contrasting color
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Curb Ramp
Flare Flare
Level Landing
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Detectable Warning
Ramp
Gutter
RampCross Slope
Ramp Running Slope
Counter Slope
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Pedestrian Signal Button Location
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Building & Facility RampApplies to bridges, pedestrian bridges and undercrossings; sites such as rest areas, park and ride lots, transit facilities; shared-use paths and meandering pedestrian access routes (independent horizontal and vertical alignment from the roadway).
Running Slope
Landing
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Maximum Reach
Pedestrian signal button at controlled crossings.
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Detection Barrier
DETECTION BARRIER FORVERTICAL CLEARANCE <80”
When an obstruction of a height greaterthan 27” from the surface would create aprotrusion of more than 4” into thepedestrian circulation area, constructadditional curb or foundation at thebottom to provide a maximum 4” overhang.
Protruding objects of a height 27”are detectable by cane and do notrequire additional treatment.
>27"
27” M
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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
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Walking is the most fundamental form of transportation
Walkability takes into account the quality of pedestrian facilities, roadway conditions, land use patterns, community support, security and comfort for walking.
Land Use Setting• Community• Accessibility• Location of Destinations• Quality of Connections
Site Design• Pathways• Building Access ways• Related Facilities
• Street Design• Sidewalks• Crosswalks• Roadway Conditions
• Widths• Traffic Volumes• Traffic Speeds• Accessible Pedestrian Signals
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Physical Accessibility:Curbs, Walkways, and
Ramps ► Curb ramps must be provided wherever an accessible route
crosses a curb. Curb cuts MUST be kept clear of obstacles!
► Ground, walk, and floor surfaces along accessible routes are to be stable, firm, and slip-resistant under all weather conditions.
► The maximum slope of a ramp should be 1:12 or 1 inch of vertical rise for every 12 inches of horizontal distance and have a landing with a 5 foot turning radius at the top and the bottom.
► Handrails on both sides are required on sidewalks and ramps with a vertical elevation rise greater than 6 inches or a horizontal run greater than 6 feet.
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A leaf? Multiple pours?What to do?
►http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrW_TTxP1ow
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Design Manual 1025.04(6)– Improvement Projects – Pedestrian
needs to be addressed– Preservation Projects - “Alteration”
Use of Standard Plans– Make site specific (evaluate)
Design for Constructability– Min. = Min. and Max. = Max– Be aware of construction tolerance
Design
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Documentation– Inventory existing conditions– Document deficiencies/decisions– Maximum Extent Feasible
Develop Traffic Control Plans– Determine Pedestrian users in project
area– Alternate Pedestrian Access Route
through Work Zones.
Design
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Resource
PROWAC– Special Report:
Planning and Designing for Alterations, July 2007
– Link on Design Office website
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COMMON PEDESTRIAN
FEATURES
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Curb ramps Driveways Crosswalks
Common Pedestrian Features
• Identified Pedestrian Access Route • Pedestrian Crossings (Audio/Visual)
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Feature:Curb Ramps
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Curb Ramp Mess Gives Bend Council Headaches
By Mackenzie Wilson and Barney Lerten, KTVZ.COMPOSTED: 12:09 pm PDT September 2010
http://www.ktvz.com/news/24858262/detail.html
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Curb Ramp
Flare Flare
Level Landing
W
Detectable Warning
Ramp
Gutter
RampCross Slope
Ramp Running Slope
Counter Slope
L
Pedestrian Signal Button Location
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Detectable Warning Surface• Located at the bottom of ramp parallel to curb• Contrasting color
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Common Elements• 4’ clear width excluding flares.• Detectable warning where curb ramp,
landing or blended transition connects to street.
• Grade breaks not permitted within elements. Smooth surface required where grade breaks meet.
• Changes in level not permitted on elements.
• 4’ x 4’ clear space beyond the curb line and outside parallel travel lane.
• 5% max. counterslope.
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HOW BIG?(It’s just a little gap…)
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< 36” >
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Basic RequirementsCurb Ramps (& blended transitions)
• Must connect to street within crosswalk• One curb ramp per crossing• Types – in order of preference
– Perpendicular– Parallel– Combination / Blended transitions (Perpendicular
and Parallel) – Diagonal
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Types of Curb Ramps
1. Perpendicular2. Parallel3. Combination (Perpendicular and Parallel)4. Diagonal
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PERPENDICULAR
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1.Perpendicular Curb Ramp
Flares provide transition between ramp and sidewalk. Design to prevent tipping.
Returned curbs can be used when ramp is outside walkway, such as a planting strip ramp. FHWA Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access Part I of II
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Basic RequirementsPerpendicular Curb Ramps
• Cut through curb or cross gutter at right angles
• 2% < Grade < 8.3%• Cross slope 2% maximum (except at mid-
block locations)• 5’ x 5’ landing with 2% max. slope
(4’ x 4’ min. allowed)• 10% max. flares
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Perpendicular Curb Ramps
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Examples PerpendicularMeets Requirements
Does Not Meet Requirements
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Example Perpendicular
Meets RequirementsDoes Not Meet Requirements
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Example Perpendicular
Does Not Meet Requirements
Does Not Meet Requirements
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Examples of Non-CompliantDesigns
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Examples of Non-CompliantDesigns
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PARALLEL
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Parallel Curb Ramp
Works well on narrow sidewalks but requires users continuing on sidewalk to negotiate two ramps.
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Basic Requirements Parallel Curb Ramps
• 2% < Grade < 8.3% • Cross slope 2% maximum• 4’ x 4’ landing at bottom with 2% max. slope• Protect diverging sidewalk drop-offs with barrier
1:12 Max
1:12 Max4’ Min
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Example Parallel
Meets Requirements Meets Requirements
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Example Parallel
Meets Requirements
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2%0.8%
2%8.6%
7.4%
16.5%
18.6%
8.6%
11%
7.6%
4.5%
Appropriate Height to Push Button
Example ParallelDoes Not Meet Requirements
6.4%
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COMBINATION BLENDED TRANSITIONAL
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Combination Curb Ramp
A creative way to avoid steep curb ramps and still provide a level landing.
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Basic RequirementsBlended Transitions
• Grade and cross slope < 2%
• Must comply with requirements for all common elements
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Diagonal Curb Ramp
If diagonal curb ramps are used, a 48 inch clear space (outside traveled way) required.
48” min clear space
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Feature:Driveways
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Access Across a Driveway Wide Sidewalk – retain a level pedestrian access route
Narrow sidewalk – jog sidewalk to create level pedestrian access route
Parallel crossing to provide level pedestrian access route
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Examples of DrivewaysMeets Standards
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Examples of Parallel DrivewaysMeets Standards Does Not Meet Standards
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Examples of DrivewaysDoes Not Meet Standards
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NOT acceptable!
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Basic RequirementsCrosswalks
• 8’ min. width• 2% max. cross slope (street grade)• 5% max. grade in direction of ped. travel
(street cross slope)
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Crosswalks
Constraint - Excessive Roadway Slope
Mill surface to 2% crownAccessible Public Rights-of-Way
Accessible Public Rights-of-Way
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Examples of Crosswalks
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Examples of Non-CompliantDesigns
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Curb Extensions• Curb extensions improve
visibility between pedestrians and motorists.
Shortens distance to travel between curbs
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Pushbuttons• Locator tone required during DON’T WALK
intervals (solid & flashing)• Locate pushbutton within 5-10’ of crosswalk and
30” of curb line and at least 10’ separation between buttons.
• Landing required at button• 2” min. size and contrast visually with housing• Optional features permitted on extended button
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Conveniently located pushbuttons
Oregon DOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, June 1995
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Feature:Island/Medians
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Basic Requirements Ped. Crossings: Medians/Islands
• Must be usable by everyone
NOT accessible
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Median Island CrosswalkExample
Good cut through w/ exception
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Corner & Median Island Crosswalks
• Ramped corner island, cut through median
• Cut through corner island and median
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Corner Island CrosswalkExamples
Good cut through w/ exception Good raised island
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FEATURE:LANDINGS
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Landing Area that needs to be Level (0 to 2% both directions)
Curb Ramps Building and Facility Ramps
Landing
LandingswL
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Curb Ramp Landings
• 5’ x 5’ landing for turning
• Max. 2% cross slope in any direction
• Landings also needed at push buttons
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Examples of Landings
Meets Requirements Does Not Meet
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Speaking of landings…(Do you have clients like this?)
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfDyTUiL8xs
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Feature:Building & Facility
Ramps
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Building & Facility RampApplies to bridges, pedestrian bridges and undercrossings; sites such as rest areas, park and ride lots, transit facilities; shared-use paths and meandering pedestrian access routes (independent horizontal and vertical alignment from the roadway).
Running Slope
Landing
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Building & Facility Ramps
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Ramps
Handrails – 34” to 38” shall extend 18” at top and bottom.
Any part of an accessible route with a slope greater than 1:20 shall be considered a ramp
Landings: Not less than 60” clear
Figure 17
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Change in 180-degree Turn
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Non compliant Handrails. RailsDo not extend 18” beyond ramp.
Ramp Handrails
Correct Extension
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Non compliant – no extension
Ramp Handrails
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Feature:Pedestrian Access
Route
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Pedestrian Facility Elements
• The zone system divides the sidewalk corridor into four zones to ensure that pedestrians have a sufficient amount of clear space to travel.
• Zone Min. Width• Curb 6 in.• Planter/Furniture/Utility 24 in., 48 in.• if planted• Pedestrian Access Route 60 in.• Frontage 30 in.• Total Sidewalk Corridor 10 ft. – 12 ft.
• Zone Min. Width• Curb 6 in.• Planter/Furniture/Utility 24 in., 48 in.• if planted• Pedestrian Access Route 60 in.• Frontage 30 in.• Total Sidewalk Corridor 10 ft. – 12 ft.
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Pedestrian Facility Elements
Zone Min. WidthCurb 6 in.Planter/Furniture/Utility 24 in.,
48 in. if plantedPedestrian Access Route 60 in.Frontage 30 in.Total Sidewalk Corridor 10 ft. – 12 ft.
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Pedestrian Access RouteExamples
Meets w/ exception Does not meet
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Feature:Sidewalk
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Running Slope• Allowed to match roadway grade when sidewalk
located parallel and adjacent to roadway.
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Sidewalk Examples• Running slope may
match roadway grade.• 2% cross slope required.
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Sidewalk Examples
Meandering sidewalk must meet ADA requirements
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Sidewalk ExamplesObstructions
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CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS
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Traffic Control Plans• Alternate Pedestrian Access Route
through Work Zone• Consider all disabilities • Be aware of users in project area
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Alternate Pedestrian Access RouteNot Addressed
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Alternate Pedestrian Access Routes
•Temporary curb ramps•Temporary sidewalks
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Alternate Pedestrian Access Routes•Guide visually impaired•Adequate signing
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Alternate Pedestrian Access Route
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• Tolerances• Surfacing depths and slopes • Construction forming/pouring
Construction
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The bottom line…(Can’t we skimp a little or is the slope really
important?)
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYLMTvxOaeE
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IN CONCLUSION
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• Inventory project area• Determine deficiencies• Correct in design• Document decisions• Address accessible route through work
zone• Potential changes coming
Areas to Focus On
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Useful Web Sites
http://ite.org/accessible/PROWAAC/PROWAAC_SpecialReport.pdf
http://www.access-board.gov/news/sidewalk-videos.htm