Public Rights-of-Way
The US Access Board maintains a variety of resources related to the accessibility of Sidewalks, street crossings, and other elements of the public rights-of-ways.
US Access Board – Public Rights-of-Way Resources
Some of the more important documents contained on the US Access Board’s web site are;
- Revised Draft Guidelines for Accessible Public Rights-of-Way (2005)
- Special Report: Accessible Public Rights-of-Way Planning and Design for Alterations
- Accessible Rights-of-Way: A Design Guide
- Accessible Pedestrian Signals
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) also publishes a variety of policy and guidance resources, including memorandum on the use of the Revised Draft Guidelines (2005) mentioned above.
- Questions and Answers About ADA and Section 504
- Memorandum Clarifying FHWA Oversight Role in Accessibility
- Memorandum on Use of the Revised Draft Guidelines
- Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access - Part I of II: Review of Existing Guidelines and Practices
- Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access - Part II of II: Best Practices Design Guide