From the article:

“After the crash, the hospital made some changes to the area, including additional signage, to increase safety. Now, there are two new signs on both sides of the construction site.

Signs in the area indicate that the sidewalk is closed, and a detour arrow points to the other side of the street, where there is a sidewalk.

The sidewalk leading up to the construction is now blocked by pylons and yellow tape.

But some said they feel more needs to be done.”

From the article:

From the article:

“Cole will studyexisting conditions of pedestrianaccess routes in public right-of-ways to determine compliance with the ADA.”

This is a first, to our knowledge.  We often read of ADA consultants hired to examine existing facilities; we have never before read of a consultant hired to review pedestrianaccess routes.  

Would that all municipalities follow Clayton’s example.

From the article:

“But the bigger issue was store accessibility, because the original design for temporary accessibility made it much harder for customers to actually get in the front doors, she said.”

In addition to the accessibility issue, the observant reader will note the sidewalk closure, pictured right, and the bicycle barricades (see the article online) are not ADA-compliant.

A drum and a sign do not serve as a detectable sidewalk closure.  1 drum doesn’t close the full width of the sidewalk. Nor is the drum detectable by hand or walking device; those with limited vision will not know what message the drum / sidewalk closure conveys.  

The bicycle barricades do not appear to interlock, but even if they do, the gap between bottom horizontal bar and the ground is far more than the maximum 2″.  Also, the barricade feet protrude into the walkway, which is a trapping hazard for anyone, especially those with limited vision or those who use walking devices.

So, call us already, and book our workshop, “Building Accessible Work Zones”, at no charge to you and 20 of your closest colleagues. 

Some restrictions are applicable. But, call us anyway!

From the article:

The Florida Department of Transportation is spending $8.9 million to resurface Philips Highway, and make 16 bus stops ADA compliant by adding concrete slabs so wheelchair riders can load and unload safely.  Action News found that’s where the concrete ends though.  The five mile stretch still has no sidewalks.”

There’s a good piece of video at the link, too, showing the bus stops along the highway.

From the article: 

“Among the concerns under review: Why wasn’t the sidewalk shut down before they attempted to pull the wall down?”

Boy howdy.

From the article: “The contractors park along the sidewalk, forcing pedestrians to walk in traffic for several car lengths. Drivers…can’t see pedestrians coming out from the front of the large trucks and vice versa.”

From the article: 

From the article:

“Completing continuous sidewalks will make these neighborhoods safer and more accessible for pedestrians – particularly disabled residents, such as those using scooters or wheelchairs – (while) improving access to stores, services and public transportation,” the release said.

From the article:

“Raleigh’s new Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan is intended to…[set] new standards for deciding which sidewalks get built first and establishing guidelines and best practices for sidewalk and intersection construction. The plan is available online for public comment through Nov. 16.”