ADA Compliance in Maryland AASHTO Subcommittee on Design July 2008 By: Kirk McClelland, P.E. Maryland SHA

2002 – 1 st Guidelines published 2004 – ADA Steering Committee Policy creation, Updated Guidelines issued Awareness training & dedicated funding established 2006 – Statewide Inventory, Public outreach meetings begin 2007 – Private development compliance, Public outreach & Technical training

Sidewalk Requirements Minimum width is 60” Minimum width at pinch points is 36”. A design waiver is needed for anything less then 60”. Maximum cross-slope 48:1 (2%) Detectable Warnings at all street crossings and signalized entrances If requirements are not met then an approved design waiver must be obtained prior to construction. ADA Compliance at SHA

SHA’s ADA Classification System Level 1: localized “repair in-kind” efforts – involving no impact to pedestrian functionality. Crack sealing, spot patching, pipe repair, utility repairs qualify as Level 1 activities. No additional ADA work required. Level 2: involves alterations that affect pedestrian usability. Replacement of an existing element requires that new construction guidelines for full ADA compliance be met or a design waiver approved. Resurfacing is considered a Level 2 activity. Construct new ramps where appropriate, reconstruct existing ramps, add DWS. Level 3: New construction or reconstruction projects. Require adherence to the highest standards for pedestrian usability and ADA compliance. A design waiver will be required for any element that does not meet SHA’s standards for ADA compliance. These projects would be expected to provide a completely compliant pedestrian route between logical termini, requiring inclusion of some combination of new and reconstructed facilities.

ADA Compliance at SHA

Summary of Findings 49% of sidewalks are non-compliant <1% of curb ramps are compliant approximately 25% of driveway crossings are compliant 51% of bus stops were non-compliant from an access standpoint 31% of median treatments are non- compliant ADA Compliance at SHA

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