Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility - Part 1

This is Part 1 of a three-part webinar series course. Facilities in the public right-of-way (including walkways, ramps, curb ramps and turning spaces, detectable warning surfaces, crosswalks, and pedestrian overpasses and underpasses) must be designed, constructed and maintained to serve all users. To meet the needs of all users, those involved with designing, building and maintaining infrastructure need a clear understanding of the wide range of abilities that occur within the population and the challenges in the public right-of-way faced by persons with disabilities. Design elements necessary for achieving accessibility in the public right-of-way will be reviewed. Topics covered include the pedestrian access route, curb ramps, detectable warning surfaces, crosswalks, accessible pedestrian signals and on-street parking. Best practices will be identified. Instructor – Ronald W. Eck, P.E. Ron is Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering at West Virginia University and Director of the West Virginia Local Technical Assistance Program (WV LTAP). He has been involved in traffic engineering and roadway safety for over 40 years.