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San José’s ADA Sidewalk Transition Plan

San José’s ADA Sidewalk Transition Plan. John Brazil, City of San José. Overview. Introductions The Legal Context San Jos é’s ADA Sidewalk Plan Conclusions Additional Resources. Introductions. Presenters, Objectives, Audience. The Legal Context. Federal

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San José’s ADA Sidewalk Transition Plan

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  1. San José’s ADA SidewalkTransition Plan John Brazil, City of San José

  2. Overview • Introductions • The Legal Context • San José’s ADA Sidewalk Plan • Conclusions • Additional Resources

  3. Introductions • Presenters, Objectives, Audience

  4. The Legal Context • Federal • Rehabilitation Act, sec. 503 (‘73) • ADA, Title II (‘90) • Standards v. Guidelines • DOJ Standards: 28 CFR Part 35 (’92) • PROWAAC • Access Board ADAAG • Barden v. Sacramento (’04) • State • Title 24, Cal Building Code

  5. The Legal Context • What’s required of cities? • Transition Plan • Self-Inventory • Which facilities must comply? • New • Altered • Plan for others

  6. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan • Focuses on Public Rights of Way • DOT emphasis • Separate Citywide ADA Coordinator • Funding Constraints • Includes Public Workshops & TAC • Parallel Ped Plan Update

  7. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan • Project Tasks • Compile City Standards, Policies, Practices & Procedures (SPPP) • Document Current Fed/State Requirements & Other Agency Best Practices • Develop Recommended Updates • Provide Implementation Assistance

  8. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan • Task 1: Compile SPPP • Multiple Departments & Documents • TAC • Inventories • Curb Ramps: 28,000 corners, 51% with ramps • Partial Sidewalk Gap Inventory • Public brochures on ramps, sidewalks, etc. • Standard Details, Design Guidelines • Disability Advisory Commission

  9. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan • Task 2: Document Fed/State Standards

  10. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan • Task 2: Document Best Practices • Sacramento • Honolulu • San Francisco • San Diego

  11. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan • Task 3: Develop Recommended Updates • Curb Ramp Prioritization: Condition • Unsafe condition • No ramp • Substandard ramp • One ramp where two feasible • Locations with installation barriers (e.g. sewer)

  12. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan • Task 3: Develop Recommended Updates • Curb Ramp Prioritization: Use • Public requests • Public facilities • Common destinations • Low demand locations

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  14. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan • Task 3: Develop Recommended Updates • Sidewalk Gaps Inventory Prioritization • No Alternative Routes • Request from person with disability • School Routes • Access to public facilities including transit

  15. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan

  16. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan • Task 3: Develop Recommended Updates • Audit Detail • Sidewalks: width, obstructions, slope, etc. • Ramps: type, dimensions, slope, landing, detectable warning, ped signal, etc.

  17. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan • Task 3: Develop Recommended Updates • Identify additional CIP & Maintenance funding • Increase staffing

  18. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan • Task 4: Provide Implementation Assistance • Beta Test Inventory & Database Improvements • Assist with SPPP revisions • Etc.

  19. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan • Conclusions • Transition Plan & Self-Inventory • Design Standards • Facilities, Programs, & Services • Funding

  20. Additional Resources • U.S. Access Board • www.access-board.gov • U.S. Department of Justice • www.ada.gov • California State Architect • www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Access John Brazil, City of San José

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