| ADA - Americans with Disabilitites Act |
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| Sidewalk Ramps |
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Ramp Construction
There are Six Basic Principals:
- Traversable path should slope in one direction at a time (max slope = 1/12).
- Provide 4' square level landing at top of ramp.
- Provide truncated domes at base of ramp (2' x ramp width).
- Maximum algebraic difference between the ramp slope and the street or gutter slope shall not exceed 11.
- There should be no lip where the ramp meets the street.
- Don’t block the traversable path of a wheelchair with a pole or other object!
More information about “Sidewalk Ramps Done Right” can be found at the two links below:
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| Alterations - Guidance & Info |
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New Guide Published on Rights-of-Way Alterations
A new design guide is now available on achieving accessibility in alterations projects involving public streets and sidewalks. Accessible Public Rights-of-Way: Planning and Designing for Alterations explains how to maximize accessibility in the course of alterations through careful planning, an understanding of current regulations and access criteria, and strategies for negotiating constraints. The guide outlines and illustrates design solutions and model sidewalks and includes case studies and other resources. This information was developed by a group of former members of the Board’s Public Rights-of-Way Access Advisory Committee which prepared recommendations for the Board’s use in developing new guidelines for public rights-of-ways. In the course of its work, the Committee determined that guidance specific to alterations was needed as a supplement to future guidelines. The guide was published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers with support from the Board and will soon be available on the Board’s website.
http://ite.org/accessible/PROWAAC/PROWAAC_SpecialReport_LR.pdf
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| Recreational Trails |
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Outdoor Developed Areas - Proposed Guidelines
The guidelines cover trails, outdoor recreation access routes, beach access routes, and picnic and camping facilities.
http://www.access-board.gov/outdoor/nprm/#text
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