1. ADA 101 "Just The Facts, Ma'am" Hello, and welcome to "ADA 101".
This course is intended to provide basic information that you can use to ensure facilities and services provided by Florida DOT are "accessible to and useable by" our customers, including those with disabilities.
This class was developed by Dean Perkins, the Department's ADA Coordinator, and is presented by the Office of Design. {click}

2. Course objectives
Introduction to accessibility laws, regulations, standards and guidelines
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA Standards
Public ROW Guidelines
This course will help you to learn the differences between accessibility laws, regulations, standards and guidelines governing transportation services and facilities provided by the Florida Department of Transportation. We'll focus on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which we'll refer to as "504", and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, known as the "ADA", both of which govern services and programs provided state and local government agencies.
We will also cover accessibility guidelines and standards that have been developed to help us comply with the 504 and ADA Regulations. {click}

3. Course objectives (cont.)
Understand our responsibilities under 504 and the ADA
The basics of accessibility
Where to find information
This course is intended to help you:
understand the Department’s responsibilities to provide accessible services and facilities to our customers;
the basic requirements of the ADA & 504; and
where to find information on state and federal accessibility requirements. {click}

4. Documents Referenced in this Course
2005 Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG)
2006 ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities (ADASTF)
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADASAD)
2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
2012 Florida Accessibility Code (FAC)
Technical criteria described in this course will come from several sources, which are published by the agencies that govern accessibility to facilities and services provided by the Department. These include:
U.S. Access Board, which publishes accessibility guidelines
U.S. Department of Transportation, which adopts accessibility 'standards' for transportation facilities, based on the accessibility guidelines
U.S. Department of Justice, which adopts and enforces accessibility standards for other sites and facilities
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, which publishes the MUTCD standards for signs, signals and pavement markings, and
Florida Building Commission, which develops and enforces the Florida Accessibility Code
Throughout the presentation, citations to these documents will include logos of the governing agencies and section references to the respective documents. Hopefully, these will help you to become familiar with these documents. {click}

5. 504/ADA - Civil Rights Laws
Enforced by U.S. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT)
Protection from discrimination
Access to Services, Programs & Activities
Effective communication
Reasonable Accommodation
Barrier Removal
The ADA and Section 504 are enforced by the federal government by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Transportation. DOJ governs accessibility issues for most public services and facilities while DOT oversees accessibility to transportation facilities and services.
Section 504 and the ADA are civil rights laws that provide protection from discrimination against people with disabilities and require the Department to provide access to our services, programs and activities for all customers, including those with disabilities. They also require us to provide 'effective communication' to people – use means and materials to help folks to understand the information we provide.
The bottom line: we are required to provide 'reasonable accommodations' to our facilities and services and to remove barriers to access. {click}

6. ADA – 5 Titles I – Employment II – Public Services
Hiring, promoting, reasonable accommodations
II – Public Services
Subtitle IIa– State and Local Governments
Subtitle IIb – Transportation
III – Public Accommodations
Hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, offices
IV – Telecommunications
Telephones, computers, TDD/TTY’s, Web-sites
V - Miscellaneous
There are 5 titles under the ADA. This course will focus on Title IIa – Public Services provided by State and Local Governments. We will also cover a few issues under Title IIb – public transportation services and facilities.
Courses provided by others are intended to cover the other 4 ADA titles. {pause 5 seconds, then {click}

7. Background of the ADA 1964 Civil Rights Act
Protection from discrimination:
Race, color, country of origin, etc.
1968 Architectural Barriers Act
Federal buildings:
Post offices, courthouses, etc.
1973 Rehabilitation Act – Section 504
Federal financial assistance:
If you receive federal funds, you're a federal program
The ADA and 504 are just 2 of multiple 'civil rights' laws. The 'umbrella' law is the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination of people based on their race, color and country of national origin.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973 requires entities that receive federal financial assistance to provide access to their services, programs and activities to people with disabilities. If you are a state or local government, or a private entity that provides public services, and have received federal funds, you must comply with 504. {click}

8. Background of the ADA (cont.)
1990 Americans with Disabilities Act
January 26, 1992 – effective date
July 1, 1994 – new ADA Standards for Accessible Design
July 26, 2004 – new guidance (ADA/ABA)
November 23, 2005 – Access Board issues PROW guidelines (PROWAG)
November 29, 2006 – FHWA adopts 2006 ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities (based on ADA/ABA, with modifications)
March 15, 2011 – USDOJ adopts 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (based on ADA/ABA) (Mandatory on March 15, 2012)
Enacted in 1990, the ADA is not tied to federal funds – all state and local government agencies are required to provide access to their services and programs for all customers, including those with disabilities. This is also true of private business that provide public services or are open to the public. The ADA became effective on January 26, 1992.
Updated regulations and standards under 504 and the ADA are adding more details for accessibility requirements and coverage for more services and facilities:
In July 2004, the U.S. Access Board issued new guidelines for accessible facilities. It was expected that other federal agencies would adopt these guidelines as 'standards'.
In November 2005, the US Access Board issued new guidelines for access to pedestrian facilities within public rights of way. These are currently under consideration for adoption as standards – more to come.
In November 2006, DOT adopted the 2004 ADA Guidelines as standards for transportation facilities.
In March 2011, DOJ adopted the 2004 ADA Guidelines as standards for other facilities and services
We'll go into more detail on these in up-coming slides. {click}

9. ADA & Section 504: Coverage
Public services, programs & activities
504:
Receive Federal funds
While having similar requirements, the ADA is more encompassing than 504:
Section 504 applies only to those entities that receive federal funds. If an entity receives federal funds for only one program or project, all programs and projects of that entity are subject to 504 requirements.
The ADA covers all public services, programs and facilities, whether or not they receive federal funds. {click}

10. ADA Standards (Standards)
Chapter 1: Application and Administration
Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements
Chapter 3: Building Blocks
Chapter 4: Accessible Routes
Chapter 5: General Site And Building Elements
Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements And Facilities
Chapter 7: Communication Elements And Features
Chapter 8: Special Rooms, Spaces and Elements
Chapter 9: Built-In Elements
Chapter 10: Recreation Facilities
Adopted by the new ADA regulations, the 2010 ADA Standards incorporate accessibility criteria for facilities and systems for sites and facilities. The Standards are divided into 10 chapters of common features and elements.
Chapters 1 & 2 describe when and where the Standards are to be applied – the administrative and scoping requirements
Chapters 3-10 describe what and how the Standards will be applied – the technical criteria
These requirements apply to all 'facilities', with some additional requirements for 'transportation facilities', which we will cover next. {click}

11. DOT Modifications to ADA Standards (Nov. 29, 2006)
Accessible routes (206.3)
Adds requirement that accessible routes to elements shall be placed to minimize travel distance differentials
Detectable warnings on curb ramps (406.8)
Puts back the requirement for detectable warnings removed from the 2004 ADA Guidelines
Bus boarding areas ( )
Requires boarding and alighting areas “to the extent the construction specifications are within their control”
Rail station platforms ( )
Allows the use of temporary platforms, ramps, etc. to meet the horizontal and vertical requirements between the platform and the rail car
"Transportation Facilities" are sites and buildings that have a primary purpose of providing or support public transportation systems or services; for example, bus stations, train depots, airports; and similar facilities within public rights of way, like bus stops, shelters and benches. These facilities are covered by the USDOT regulations, 49 CFR 37
For these transportation facilities, USDOT added 4 modifications to address the following:
206.3 – Requires that accessible route(s) to ticketing booths, kiosks, and other facilities must be similar in length to other paths. For example: you can't provide the accessible route via a side or back door when the 'main' entrance is at the front.
406.8 – Where the ADA Standards removed the requirement for detectable warnings on a site, this 'puts back' the requirement for detectable warnings at curb ramps on a transportation site or facility:
For curb ramps: 24" min. up to "full depth" of the curb ramp; and
For transit facility platforms: 24" deep from the platform edge.
– Recognizes that transit agencies may not own/control the ROW on which the bus stops are placed. Guidance recommends coordinating the placement and construction of bus stops with the ROW owner.
– Recognizes that some train stations may serve different types of rail cars with different boarding/floor heights: light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, etc. {click}

12. The Future of ADA for us? NOTE: RECOMMENDATION:
On July 26, 2011 the U.S. Access Board issued a notice of proposed rule-making (NPRM) to adopt the PROW Guidelines as standards.
A Final Rule is expected in 2016(?).
FHWA Guidance: “Use PROWAG where the ADA Standards are silent.”
RECOMMENDATION:
Start learning the new PROW ‘Standards’!?!
The Access Board has proposed new guidelines for accessibility within public rights of way. They issued a Notice of Proposed Rule-Making inviting public comments. FDOT submitted about 30 comments describing our concerns and questions. {click}
With an expectation the proposed Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines will likely become standards sometime within the next year or two, and based on FHWA guidance, we highly recommend you start becoming familiar with the PROWAG! {click}

13. PROWAG (Guidelines) Chapter R1: Application and Administration
Purpose, Conventions, Definitions, etc.
Chapter R2: Scoping Requirements
Where technical criteria must be applied, or not
Chapter R3: Technical Requirements
What criteria must be applied/used
Chapter R4: Supplementary Technical Requirements
Criteria that apply in coordination with other issues
The Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines are divided into 4 major sections:
Chapters R1 & R2 describe when and where the guidelines should be applied – the administrative and scoping requirements
Chapters R3 & R4 describe what and how the guidelines should be applied – the technical criteria {click}

14. ADA and Sidewalks Regulatory requirements and guidance:
ADA Title II governs “public services”
ADA: ‘Public services’ must be accessible
ADA: Sidewalks along public roadways ARE public services
ADA: Sidewalks within public rights of way must include “pedestrian access routes” *
Curb ramps are part of the pedestrian access route
Features along, over and adjacent to sidewalks must meet accessibility criteria
* “Pedestrian access routes” within PROW are equivalent to “accessible routes” on a site, with some differences…
Title IIa of the ADA covers public services, programs and activities provided by state and local governments.
Everything we do or provide for employees and customers must be accessible to everyone.
Sidewalks along roadways are public services: they are not required but, if provided, they must meet the ADA requirements for "pedestrian access routes".
All components of the pedestrian access route must also meet the ADA requirements.
Note: The 'pedestrian access route' is similar to an 'accessible route'. We'll talk more about this next. {click}

15. Accessible Routes (AR) vs. Pedestrian Access Routes (PAR)
AR=36” min. continuous width - on-site/in building
PAR=48” in ROW – FDOT Stds. & PROWAG
AR=32” min. width ‘point’ (24” max.) - on-site/in building
60” x 60” passing 200’
Slopes:
≤1:20 (≤5%) is not a ramp
>1:20 (>5%) is a ramp
1:12 (8.33%) max. allowed *
Cross-slope
1:50 (2%) max. allowed *
1:75 (1.5%) preferred
* Exceptions in PROWAG
24” max.
32” Min.
48” Min.
Traditionally, we have talked about an "accessible route", which is required to be a minimum of 36" wide. For accessible routes on a site or within a facility/building, the width can be reduced to 32" for a short distance – 24" max. (i.e., doorway, utility pole, fire hydrant, etc.)
Within public rights of way, the "pedestrian access route" must be at least 48" with no reduction in width allowed for short distances. The assumption is we will generally have the room to provide 4' wide sidewalks. There are exceptions allowed for "existing physical constraints", but these must be carefully documented.
If a sidewalk cannot provide a continuous 5' wide pedestrian access route, there must be 5'x5' passing area(s) a maximum of every 200'. This does not mean buying a little bit of ROW; this can be a sidewalk or driveway that intersects or crosses the sidewalk.
For an 'accessible route', there is strict criteria for the slope of the walking surface – whether it constitutes a ramp or does not.
For a 'pedestrian access route' along a roadway, the PROWAG relaxes these requirements some for 'buildability'.
For both the accessible route and the pedestrian access route, the cross-slope may be no more than 2%, with a recommended 1½% maximum. {click}
48” Min.

16. Pedestrian Access Route (PAR) R301.3.1
Continuous Width
The minimum continuous and unobstructed clear width of a pedestrian access route shall be 4 ft, exclusive of the width of the curb
Measure from back of curb!
Similar to the ADA Standards, PROWAG contains MINIMUM requirements. The minimum continuous and unobstructed clear width of a pedestrian access route must be 4', exclusive of the width of the curb. The 4' minimum refers to that portion of a pedestrian route that is unobstructed – meaning no trees, benches, utility poles, fire hydrants, parking meters, etc. may encroach into this width.
In measuring the width of a sidewalk, the measurement is taken from the back of curb. {click} pause {click} 4’

17. For sidewalks within the public right of way . . .
Sidewalk grade – ADASTF vs. PROWAG
ADASTF: Accessible Route: ramps, landings, railings, etc.
PROWAG: Pedestrian Access Route: match grade of road
ADASTF PROWAG
This is where the 'pedestrian access route' provides a little more flexibility for sidewalks within public rights of way. While the 'accessible route' on a site or in a building must meet the 'ramp' requirements, the 'pedestrian access route' within the public right-of-way may follow the profile grade of the roadway, even if its greater than 5%.
Of course, if it's feasible to provide ramp elements (for example, there is enough right of way width, the profile grade is 7.1% or less, the sidewalk is separated from back-of-curb), it is preferable to provide them. {click}

18. Surfaces of PAR R302 & ADASTF 302 & 303
Firm, stable, slip-resistant
Dry or wet!
Changes in level
≤ ¼” – Vertical allowed
> ¼” ≤ ½” – 1:2 max. slope
> ½” – 1:12 max. slope
¼” max.
½” max.
Most "Surface" requirements of the 'pedestrian access route' are the same as for an 'accessible route'.
"Firm, stable & slip-resistant" surface that has very minor (or no) level changes. Level changes include: sidewalk joints, the junction between elements in the walkway (i.e., sidewalk meeting a cast-in inlet) and changes in materials (i.e., concrete to asphalt at the roadway edge).
Any changes in level are limited to: {click}
up to ¼" – vertical {click}
up to ½" – with a 1:2 'bevel' {click}
Anything over ½" is now a small 'ramp' and must be no greater than 1:12 slope {click}

19. Surfaces R302.7 & ADASTF 302 Horizontal ‘gaps’
½” max.
Horizontal ‘gaps’
Grates & expansion joints
½” max.
Bascule bridges
1¼” max.
Railroad crossings
(a) 2½” at passenger-only tracks
(b) 3” at freight tracks
1¼” max.
Moveable leaf
Fixed span
'Accessible routes' and 'pedestrian access routes' share similar requirements for horizontal gaps in walking surfaces. {click}
ADA Standards allow a ½" max. 'openings' in the accessible route perpendicular to the travel direction (i.e., sidewalk joints and drainage grates)
The PROWAG adds allowances in the pedestrian access route for 'structural' and 'operational' conditions, for non-repeating elements: {click}
For the gap between the fixed span and moveable leaf on a bascule bridge, up to 1¼" gap is allowed. {click}
For the flangeway gap at railroad crossings, up to 2½" is allowed for 'passenger-only' tracks (such as commuter rail, etc.); and up to 3" is allowed for tracks serving freight railways. {click}
2½” max.
3” max.

20. Protruding Objects R402 & ADASTF 307
27” – 80” range
Post-mounted – 12” max. / 4” PROWAG
Wall mounted – 4” max.
Overhanging – 80” min.
"Protruding objects" requirements of the 'pedestrian access route' are the same as for an 'accessible route'.
Anything coming at you from the side or overhead must meet these criteria:
Anything between 27" and 80" above the walking surface (signs, equipment, tree limbs, etc.) must not protrude more than 12", if mounted on a post; or 4", if mounted on a wall.
If above 80", an object may protrude any amount.
If below 27", an object may protrude any amount as long as it doesn't encroach on the minimum clear width of 48" {click}

21. Sidewalks Quick review: Pedestrian Access Route – 48” min. width
Check cross-slopes – 1:48 / 2% max.
Check Surfaces – Firm, Stable, Slip-resistant
Look for Level changes – ¼” / ½”
Look for Protruding Objects – 27”-80”
Here is a summary of the requirements we have discussed. Take a moment or two to review.
{ pause about 10 seconds, then {click}
Index 310
(4’ min.)

22. Ramps ADASTF 405 5’ min. 30’ - 40’ max. 30” max.
Top/Interim Landing
Bottom Landing
Depending on slope (see below)
“Level” means: 2% or less slope
30” max.
For 'accessible routes', the ramp requirements include maximum slope, level landings, and maximum change-in-level of the landings.
A "ramp" is a walking surface that is greater than 5% slope; the maximum slope for a ramp is 8.3%.
If a ramp, there must be level landings at every 30" maximum change-in-level.
Each landing must be at least 5' long and the width of the ramp.
For exterior walking surfaces, 'level' means: no greater than 2% slope in any direction. {click}

23. Curb Ramps R304 Running Slopes (1:12 / 8.3% max.)
Ex.: 6” rise & 1:12 2% = 7’-4¼” long
Cross-slopes (1:48 / 2% max.)
Landing at top (48” min.)
Detectable Warnings
7’- 4¼” 2%
8.3% 12
X = 48” min.
A couple of changes have been made that impact curb ramps within public rights-of-way. The landing at the top of the curb ramp has been increased to 48” (from 36”), and the detectable warnings has been modified to make it more accessible to person using mobility aids. {click}
One item to remember… With a sidewalk cross-slope at 2% sloping toward the roadway, a curb ramp behind a 6" curb will be at least 7'-4¼" long, and not 6'-0". With a 48" landing at the top of the curb ramp, the total distance from the back of curb to the back of sidewalk at the curb ramp will need to be at least 11'-4¼" for a perpendicular curb ramp (for example: a CR-1). {click}
Notice that Flared sides are required if a pedestrian may traverse the curb ramp sidewalks (for example: the sidewalk is at back-of-curb. Return curbs may be used if a pedestrian is not likely to traverse the curb ramp (for example: there is a utility/grass strip {click}

24. Curb Ramp Grade Least possible slope is preferred
Recommended maximum grade to allow for construction tolerance – 7.1%
Maximum grade – 8.3%
Exception: when “chasing grade,” curb ramp length need not exceed 15’, but slope must be uniform
With regards to running slope, the curb ramp should be designed with no more than a 7.1% slope. Although PROWAG permits a maximum slope of 8.3%, 7.1% is more desirable because it allows for surface variations due to construction practices. 7.1% is also easier for persons with mobility impairments to negotiate. {click}
However, when “chasing the grade”, a curb ramp with a uniform slope doesn't need to be more than 15 feet long. Chasing grade is where a ramp is placed on a steep slope and using the standard 8.3% would be impossible without a very long ramp. {click}
7.1% desirable
8.3% max

25. Change of Grade (Counterslope) R304.5.4
PROWAG allows 8.3% ramp and 5% grade at the adjacent street = 13.3% change of grade
Recommendation:
Provide 2’ level area if greater than 11.3%
8.3% MAX
Counterslope Greater than
13.3% Not Permitted
5% MAX
Provide 24” Level area if
Algebraic Difference Exceeds 11%
24”
In calculating a change in grade, consider the running slope of the curb ramp plus the counterslope at the gutter of the adjacent street. If the running slope is 8.3 percent and the cross-slope of the adjacent street at the gutter is 5 percent, the change of grade equates to 13.3 percent. {click}
While this is allowed under PROWAG, it is recommended that a 24 inch level area be provided if the change of grade at the gutter line exceeds 11.3%.
There are references to this criteria in Index 304 of the Design Standards. {click}
See notes in Index 304

26. Detectable Warnings R305 Truncated domes only! At curb ramps
Design Standards – Index 304
At curb ramps
Full width of ramp & 24” deep
Not on flared sides
At landings and blended transitions
24” deep from back of curb
The truncated domes detectable warning has been updated to provide better access for persons using mobility aids, especially wheelchairs. {click} The pattern has been reduced from “full length and width of the curb ramp” to “full width and 24” deep, measured 6-8” from the face of curb.”
The FDOT Design Standards, Index 304 illustrates how we have adopted this new requirement for roadway projects. {click}
Index 304

27. Detectable Warnings Truncated Domes
Rectilinear pattern
Applied mat, tile, paver, thermoplastic
New construction
Retrofit, 3R
Maintenance
Color/contrast with
surrounding materials
Light-on-dark, Dark-on-light
Black, brick-red, safety yellow, etc.
Not Blue!
2.35”
Detectable warnings provide a warning to blind pedestrians they are approaching a vehicular hazard – a street or roadway. {click}
The detectable warning requirement is: truncated domes placed in a rectilinear pattern, which provides a relatively clear path for wheelchair wheels to pass between the domes. {click}
The detectable warning area must contrast with surrounding surfaces to provide a visual cue for persons with low vision. This can be provided a dark color on a light background, for example, black, brown, brick-red or dark green on concrete; or light colors on a dark background, like white, light-grey or yellow on asphalt or brick pavers. You may use ‘safety’ yellow on any background material.
It's important not to use blue. For a person who is losing their vision, yellow is visible longer than other colors; and blue is one of the first colors they lose. Blue fades to gray and is hard to distinguish from a shadow or a change in material. {click}
Index 304

28. Pedestrian Crossings Slope of crossing = cross-slope of roadway
Cross-slope of crossing = grade of roadway
Cross-slope of crossing:
‘STOP’/‘YIELD’-controlled: 2% max.
Non - ‘STOP’/‘YIELD’-controlled: 5% max.
i.e., Traffic signal or no control
Mid-block: Match grade of roadway
Another area where the 'pedestrian access route' is different than the 'accessible route' is at pedestrian crossings of roadways. Where the 'accessible route' must be no greater than 2% cross-slope at any point, the 'pedestrian access route' allows some variation for roadway safety/buildability considerations. {click}
For "STOP“ or “YIELD”-controlled crossings (i.e., side street with STOP or YIELD sign), you should provide a 2% maximum cross-slope within the crossing. {click}
For non-"STOP"-controlled crossings (i.e., traffic signal or no control), you may provide up to a 5% cross-slope in the crossing.
For a 'mid-block' crossing, the cross-slope of the crossing may match the profile grade of the roadway. {click}

29. Pedestrian Detectors R209 & MUTCD 4E.08-4E-13
In reach ranges
42” FDOT Standard
15” max. reach - over obstruction/edge of sidewalk
2” dia. raised buttons
Between 1.5’-6’ from curb/roadway
Up to 10’ with physical constraints
Maneuvering space (30” x 48” min., ‘level’)
For Ped detectors, we must make sure the pushbuttons are within the reach ranges of a person using a wheelchair. The MUTCD and FDOT Standards are 42" above the walking surface. The control should also be operable with a closed fist. The current standard is a 2" diameter raised button.
To allow for future addition of accessible features, the MUTCD requires the push buttons to be placed between 1½ feet and 6 feet of the roadway edge/back of curb. If local site constraints don't permit this, they are allowed to be up to 10 feet from the roadway.
And, remember, a level maneuvering space is vital for access to the button. {click}
3’-6”
Index 17784

30. Accessible Pedestrian Signals MUTCD 4E-09
For pedestrians with vision impairments
Used in conjunction with pedestrian signal timing
Add “non-visual” information:
Tactile features
Audible tones
Vibrating surfaces
Speech messages
Must indicate which crossing
is served by each device
We will start seeing a lot more of these. Accessible pedestrian signals provide crossing information for pedestrians who are blind or have low vision (and for others who may not be 'paying attention'). The 'non-visual' information allows them to find the push-button, know when the "WALK" phase is on and which direction to walk.
When installed, it must be evident which push button serves which crossing. This may be accomplished by having the devices more than 10' apart and in-line with each crossing; or have them 'speak' to the users.
FDOT has a procedure in the Traffic Engineering Manual that allows folks to request accessible pedestrian signals. {click}

31. Pushbutton Locations MUTCD 4E-10
The illustrations pictured here, taken from the 2009 MUTCD, are provided to show examples of appropriate push-button locations in relation to the curb ramp and crossing, which are near the top of a curb ramp, within the reach range of a level maneuvering area in front of each button. Note they are also in-line with each crossing {click}
NOTE: It must be clear which button controls which crossing. (per MUTCD).
If APSs cannot be placed at least 10 apart, they must ‘speak’ to you.

32. Accessible Parking Spaces (Parking lot) FAC 208 & 502
Accessible space
Width = 12’-0” min.
Access aisle
Width = 5’-0” min.
Curb cut
Outside space & aisle
Slopes
1:50 max. any direction
Florida Statutes override much of the ADA Standards for accessible parking spaces. Accessible parking spaces in Florida must be at least 12' wide with a 5' minimum access aisle adjacent to it. Two parking spaces may share the access aisle, with one exception: for diagonal parking, each parking space must have its own access aisle and it should be to the right of the space to serve a lift-equipped van.
If there is a curb ramp, it must be outside the space and aisle. A curb ramp may not protrude into either the space or the access aisle and must be part of an accessible route/pedestrian access route. {click}
As shown in the shaded area, accessible parking spaces and access aisles must have slopes no greater than 2% in any direction. {click}
Index 17346

33. Accessible Parking Spaces (On-street) R214 & R309
Accessible on-street parking space per block perimeter – approx. 4% of total
Table R214
Parking spaces are best located where the roadway has the least cross-slope and profile grade, and close to key destinations (i.e., near crosswalks)
PROWAG provides requirements for determining the number of accessible parking spaces per block – about 4% of the total number of spaces provided on each block. To make these spaces more usable, consideration should be given to where on the block accessible parking will be provided.
Florida Statutes require an on-street accessible parking space to be near the beginning or end of a block – for example, near a crossing with a curb ramp. {click}

34. Maintenance of PAR 28 CFR
Title II of the ADA requires public entities to maintain equipment and features of facilities to ensure accessibility to individuals with disabilities.
One area often missed is the requirement to 'maintain' accessibility of features and elements. Wear-and-tear may cause surfaces to degrade or be interrupted so as to be inaccessible to people using mobility aids and potentially unsafe for all pedestrians. These must be corrected within a 'reasonable time'.
These 4 photos show sidewalk maintenance problems: {click} broken sidewalk caused by settlement or physical damage, {click} sidewalk section lifted by tree roots, {click} overhanging shrubs, {click} and puddles in depressed areas.

35. Alternate Pedestrian Access Routes R205 & R303 & MUTCD 6D & 6G
Alternate Pedestrian Access Routes are required when an existing pedestrian access route is blocked by construction, alteration, maintenance, or other temporary condition.
Construction in the public right-of-way can be particularly hazardous to pedestrians with vision or mobility impairments.
Consistent with the Title II requirement to maintain features of facilities in order to provide ready access to individuals with disabilities, PROWAG requires that alternate pedestrian access routes be provided when an existing pedestrian access route is blocked by construction, alteration, maintenance, or other temporary condition.
The temporary route must be detectable and include accessible features, such as curb ramps. The alternate route must provide a warning alerting pedestrians to the construction and the alternate route. Chapter 6 of the MUTCD provides useful information on temporary traffic control, including maintaining accessibility, and includes various examples of detectable edging. {click}

36. Alternate PARs The alternate pedestrian access route shall be:
Provided on the same side of the street as the disrupted route, to the maximum extent feasible
Where exposed to adjacent construction, traffic or other hazards, shall be protected with a pedestrian barricade or channelization device with a hand-trailing edge
Continuous, stable, non-flexible
Consist of features identified in the MUTCD Chapter 6F
Alternate pedestrian access routes must comply with R302, which states that alternate paths must be provided on the same side of the street as the disrupted route, to the maximum extent feasible. {click}
Where exposed to adjacent construction, traffic or other hazards the path shall be protected by a pedestrian barricade or channelization device that is continuous, stable, non-flexible and consist of the features described in Chapter 6F of the MUTCD. {click}
Cones and construction tape are not adequate to warn persons with visual disabilities of the route closure nor do they provide guidance to temporary routes. Instead, continuous detectable edging should be provided throughout the length of the detour with a continuous bottom rail, which would be detectable by individuals using a white cane or accompanied by a guide dog. {click}
Plastic tape is not acceptable!!!
Rows of barrels and/or cones is not acceptable… (unless they are connected by a continuous ‘detectable edge’)

37. Course Objectives… In this course, we've discussed…
The Basics of accessibility laws, regulations, standards and guidelines
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA Standards (ADASTF)
Public ROW Guidelines (PROWAG)
Our responsibilities under 504 and the ADA
Basic accessibility requirements
Where to find information
Quick review of course objectives . . .
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38. Help is available State: Federal: FDOT District ADA Coordinator
FDOT C.O. ADA Coordinator
Federal:
U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board)
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Transportation - FHWA
Please contact us if you have questions. Coming up are contact information and resources cited in this course.
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39. Resources U.S. Access Board U.S. Dept. of Justice - ADA
Accessibility Guidelines - ADAAG
U.S. Dept. of Justice - ADA
Accessibility Standards for Facilities & Sites
U.S. Dept. of Transportation – FHWA
Accessibility Guidance & Standards for Public Rights of Way
Florida Dept. of Transportation - FDOT
ADA information on Website
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40. Dean Perkins, Architect
Contact us...
Dean Perkins, Architect
ADA Coordinator or
Your District
ADA Coordinator(s)
If you have questions on a project you are working on or about some of the information in this course, please contact your Central Office or District ADA Coordinators. They will be happy to help you understand our responsibilities under the ADA and 504.
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41. Thank You. Merci. Arigato. Dhanya Vaad. Xie Xie. Gracias. Shokran
Thank You! Merci! Arigato! Dhanya Vaad! Xie Xie! Gracias! Shokran! Danke! Live long and prosper!
Thank you for participating in this course.
Hopefully the information provided will help you understand the ADA and how it impacts our business.
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42. And Now… for the FUN stuff
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ADA Quiz!
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43. ADA Quiz On what date did the ADA become effective? July 26, 1990
January 26, 1992
November 29, 2006
March 15, 2011 A B C D
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44. ADA Quiz
Under the ADA, what technical criteria are applied to FDOT roadway projects?
Section 504
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities
Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines
A and B
B and C
A, C and D
C and D
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45. ADA Quiz (cont.)
What are the criteria for an accessible route and a pedestrian access route?
Accessible Route – 36” min. width
Pedestrian Access Route – 48” min. width
Accessible Route – Meet ramp criteria
Pedestrian Access Route – Follow roadway grade
A and B
A and C
B and D
All of the Above
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46. ADA Quiz (cont.)
What maximum cross-slope is allowed for an accessible route or a pedestrian access route under the ADA? 2%
8.3% 5%
1:12 A B C D
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47. ADA Quiz (cont.)
What are the surface requirements for a pedestrian access route?
Firm, stable & slip-resistant
½” max. horizontal gap
¼” max. vertical change-in-level
½” max. ‘beveled’ change in level
A and B
C and D
B, C and D
All of the Above
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48. ADA Quiz (cont.) What are the ADA requirements for curb ramps?
8.3% max. slope
2% max. cross-slope
Detectable warnings at bottom
48” landing at top
A and B
C and D
B, C and D
All of the Above
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49. ADA Quiz (cont.) What are the requirements for detectable warnings?
Truncated domes – rectilinear pattern
Color/contrast with surrounding materials
24” deep and full width of flush transition
Black, brick red, yellow or blue
A and B
A, B and C
A, C and D
All of the Above
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50. ADA Quiz (cont.)
What are the requirements for an alternate pedestrian access route?
Detectable edge 2” above surface
Hand-trailing edge 32-36” above surface
Plastic tape
Cones or Barrels
A and B
C and D
A, B and C
None of the Above
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51. ADA Quiz (cont.)
What are the criteria for protruding objects in a walkway?
4” maximum offset from wall
12" maximum offset from post
Between 27” and 80” above the surface
Between 27" and 84" above the surface
A, B and C
A and D
B and C
B and D
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52. ADA Quiz (cont.)
What are the criteria for accessible pedestrian signals?
Audible and tactile features
Push-Buttons in reach ranges
Between 1.5’ and 6’ from roadway edge
‘Maneuvering space’ in front of button
A and B
C and D
B, C and D
All of the Above
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53. ADA Quiz (cont.) ALL of us! And, finally . . . The BONUS Question!
Who must comply with the ADA?
ALL of us!
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54. Thank You. Merci. Todah Rabbah. Arigato. Dhanya Vaad. Xie Xie. Gracias
Thank You! Merci! Todah Rabbah Arigato! Dhanya Vaad! Xie Xie! Gracias! Shokran! Danke! Live long and prosper!
Thank you for participating. We hope this was useful for you.
Please contact us if you have questions.
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