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ADB is committed to making travel safer for pedestrians with disabilities through research, consultation, education and advocacy. Safe travel and street crossing techniques are taught to pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired, many of whom also have cognitive, mobility or hearing impairments. Information on detectable warning material use and accessible pedestrian signals.
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This brochure has information on the legal framework for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, with information about understanding sidewalk users, sidewalk corridors, sidewalk grades and cross-slopes, sidewalk surfaces, protruding objects in the pedestrian environment, driveway crossings, curb ramps, accessible pedestrian signals and pedestrian crossings.
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Information on how to plan, promote, and provide accessible temporary events such as fairs, festivals, exhibits, concerts, races, tournaments, shows, and rallies. The guide addresses a wide range of issues from temporary parking locations and portable toilets to signage and sound amplification systems.
The Center for Universal Design, North Carolina State University.
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Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access - Part II
Errata
Public Right-of-Way Recreational Trails Guidance
Public Right-of-Way Recreational Trails - Funding Source Information
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MUTCD defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain traffic control devices on all streets and highways. The MUTCD is published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 655, Subpart F.
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On-Street Mid-Block Parking and Passenger Loading Zone drawing
The Drawing shows an accessible on-street mid-block parking and passenger loading zone.
Under Title II of the Americans with Disabilties Act (ADA), public entities must assure that their "public programs" are accessible. When a public entity manages on-street public parking within their jurisdiction, it is considered a "public program" and therefore must be accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
There are no details within the American Disabilities Act describing the design of an accessible on-street parking space or information as to how many accessible on-street parking spaces there must be within a public entity's jurisdiction.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (P.G & E)Policy for working in the public rights-of-way
#1 Path of Travel Encroachments and Pedestrian Safety (PDF)
#2 Sidewalk Closure and Pedestrian Detour Operation
#3 Barrier Specifications
#4 Typical Ramp Set-Up
#5 Trench Plates
#6 Pedestrian Signs/Equipment for Temporary Traffic Control
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The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Public Policy Institute (PPI) informs and stimulates public debate on the issues we face as we age. Through research, analysis, and dialogue with the nation’s leading experts, the AARP/PPI promotes development of sound, creative policies to address the aging community's common need for economic security, health care, and quality of life.
This report was complied by the AARP Public Policy Institute, Washington, D.C., the Renaissance Planning Group, Charlottesville, Virginia, the National Complete Street Coalition, Washington, D.C., and the Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington, D.C.
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Download the document (pdf)
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Public Rights-of-Way Access Advisory Committee of the US Access Board (PROWACC)Special Report (pdf) : Accessible public rights-of-way, planning and design for alterations. A technical assistance manual prepared for the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
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It is the policy of the San Francisco Department of Public Works that a safe and accessible path of travel be provided for all pedestrians, including those with disabilities, around and/or through construction sites. When erecting barricades, the contractor shall be conscious of the needs of pedestrians with physical disabilities.
Discretion is given to the contractor to provide protection for pedestrians consistent with all local, state, and federal codes, including California Building Code, Title 24 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
All barricading methods must be approved by the Department prior to the start of a project and maintained throughout the life of the project, as required by the permit.
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Comments regarding the use of detectable warning material on curb ramps in California.
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Accessibility is a Civil Right : Links to policies and general information
concerning accessibility guidelines.
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