AASHTO Subcommittee on Design FDOT’s ADA Approach Update on ADA & Transportation Dean Perkins, Architect ADA Coordinator

June 13-16, 2006 AASHTO – Subcommittee on Design FDOT’s ADA Program Covers Titles I, IIa & IIb of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I: Employment Issues Title I: Employment Issues Title IIa: State & Local Governments Title IIa: State & Local Governments Title IIb: Transportation Title IIb: Transportation ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

June 13-16, 2006 AASHTO – Subcommittee on Design FDOT’s ADA Program VISION: Accessibility for all Florida travelers MISSION: The Department will provide a safe transportation system that ensures mobility for all travelers, including persons with disabilities GOAL: To be one of the most accessible state transportation systems in the country

June 13-16, 2006 AASHTO – Subcommittee on Design Program Summary The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is responsible for approx. 12,500 miles of roadways on SHS Includes about 2,500 miles of sidewalks and 1,300 Department-owned buildings CR-21

June 13-16, 2006 AASHTO – Subcommittee on Design Program Summary Duty to provide accessibility for users of our services, programs and facilities, including persons with disabilities In January 1992, FDOT initiated our ADA/ Accessibility program Implement the ADA/accessibility requirements for the Department CR-1 36”

June 13-16, 2006 AASHTO – Subcommittee on Design Program Summary Managed by the statewide ADA Coordinator in Tallahassee Implemented by project managers in 7 districts & the Florida Turnpike Each district has one or more District ADA Coordinators Turnout 36” 36”

June 13-16, 2006 AASHTO – Subcommittee on Design Program Summary The FDOT endeavors to comply with the “ADA Standards for Accessible Design” Issued as the “ADA Accessibility Guidelines” (ADAAG) and enforced by U.S. DOJ & U.S. DOT CR-3

June 13-16, 2006 AASHTO – Subcommittee on Design Program Summary FDOT adopts federal accessibility standards as Department Design Standards As federal guidance and standards are updated, FDOT adopts these as state standards We strive to stay on the leading edge of transportation accessibility CR-21 (sim.) w/ Detectable Warning

June 13-16, 2006 AASHTO – Subcommittee on Design Program Accomplishments ADA / Facilities Accessibility Procedure implemented Original Updated , 1997, 2001 & 2005 Facility ADA Surveys & Transition Plans conducted Surveys & 2001 Transition Plans & 2001 ADA Self-Assessment of policies and procedures conducted 1992 & ongoing

June 13-16, 2006 AASHTO – Subcommittee on Design Program Accomplishments ADA Modifications to standards and guidelines provided 1992 & ongoing ADA program & contact information provided on WEB site 2001 & ongoing ADA Training provided by Department Department project managers, Design Consultants, Contractors, CEIs, Inspectors, etc. CR-1 w/ Detectable Warning

June 13-16, 2006 AASHTO – Subcommittee on Design Program Accomplishments Florida is one of the first states to have TDDs/ TTYs at interstate rest areas and Turnpike service plazas Family (unisex) restrooms added to rest areas Currently in about one-half Currently in about one-half Ultimately in all Ultimately in all

June 13-16, 2006 AASHTO – Subcommittee on Design TDD Family Restroom Program Accomplishments

June 13-16, 2006 AASHTO – Subcommittee on Design Program Accomplishments Some Department Standards go beyond ADA requirements. Guidance from the Access Board and USDOT/FHWA Detectable Warnings – “truncated domes” 48” min. Accessible Route - PAR Other standards are under consideration for additional work Accessibility on bridges Coordination of accessibility & safety issues Barrier walls & handrails Drainage inlets, grates & scuppers

June 13-16, 2006 AASHTO – Subcommittee on Design Lawsuits: Settled: “5-year plan” Turnpike System (service plazas, call boxes – 2001) Miami & Tallahassee (sidewalks & curb ramps – 2002) Miami Beach (sidewalks & curb ramps – 2003) Recent: St. Augustine (2006) Historic district Pinellas County (St. Petersburg area) (2006) Bus stops FDOT’s ADA Program

June 13-16, 2006 AASHTO – Subcommittee on Design FDOT’s ADA Program Thank You! Questions?Comments? Dean Perkins, Architect, ADA Coordinator ADA Americans with Disabilities Act