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!

In Lincoln, sidewalk closures, and temporary pedestrian access routes, gone wrong….

From the article:

“Instead, the contractor, whose name Figard couldn’t remember, removed the existing brick of the sidewalk, leaving no room for pedestrians to walk — or, in Masek’s case, pedal.”

From the article:

“Communities have until Dec. 31 to inventory town streets, sidewalks, buildings, properties and parks; develop a plan and budget to remove barriers; and implement a review process to monitor progress in removing those barriers.”

From the article:

“You think five feet will be enough to accommodate arena patrons?…..[h]ow is that possible?”

…last April, introducing SafetyWall ADA-Compliant Pedestrian Barricade.  

Since April, we have run it in our trade show exbibits to attract walkers-by and to help explain the benefits of our ADA-Compliant Barricades.

We recently began to use the video in paid advertising media, such as Public Works Online.  (Watch it on their website, here.)   We advertise in a Public Works e-mail newsletter, and decided to advertise on their web site, too.

 And….just so you know, you can watch our SafetyWall Video at You Tube, here.  We also feature the video on our main site, here.

From the article:

“This means I was trapped in the construction zone, and I had to climb over four fences, over a railing, and into a window sill, in order to escape. In my new pair of red PF Flyers, too.” 

Sounds as if the contractors or designers need instruction in temporary pedestrian access route planning.

From the article:

“This will force the wheelchair and scooter users out onto the vehicle-travelled street to get by these barriers. It will impede traffic. It is also very dangerous.”

From the article:

“…a failure to comply with ADA requirements can result in a city losing highway funding from the federal government.”