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 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:

“The suit was filed by ETA on behalf of all Washington State citizens, based on the strict protection of the State’s 18th Amendment, which disallows gas taxes paid for by road users to be used for anything other than the construction and maintenance of roads…”