MDSHA: Accessibility Policy & Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities along state Highways

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Accessibility Policy & Guidelines for
Pedestrian Facilities along State Highways
December 2005

SHA – ADA CHECKLIST

This checklist has been developed to provide an itemized list of considerations that will help the designer to determine the best possible accessible facility or route.

Sidewalk
Is the sidewalk width 5 foot (60”) exclusive of curb? If no, what physical constraint(s) exist to cause a reduction in sidewalk width?	Yes No N/A
Where sidewalk width is less then 5 feet, are passing zones (60" x 60") provided at intervals no greater than every 200 feet.	Yes No N/A
Is the sidewalk cross-slope no greater than 2%?	Yes No N/A
Is the vertical elevation difference between adjacent surfaces no greater than 1/4"? (for example stamped concrete, driveway entrances, etc.)	Yes No N/A
If elevation differences between ¼” and ½” exist are they beveled at maximum 2:1 slope?	Yes No N/A
Are sidewalks adjacent to steep slopes?	Yes No N/A
If yes, are handrails provided?	Yes No N/A
Are there protruding objects located in the sidewalk (ex: utility poles, mailboxes, signal poles, signs, etc.)?	Yes No N/A
Ramps
Are all ramps free from obstacles?	Yes No N/A
Are ramps perpendicular to the curb?	Yes No N/A
Are the bottoms of ramps flush with roadway?	Yes No N/A
Are ramps placed at each end and in-line with crosswalk.	Yes No N/A
Are ramps (not including side slopes) located at least 2 feet (measured from inside to inside of crosswalk striping) within the limits of the crosswalk striping?	Yes No N/A
Are crosswalks perpendicular to the lanes?	Yes No N/A
If no, can they be perpendicular to the lanes?	Yes No N/A
Are stop bars located a minimum of 4 feet from the crosswalk?	Yes No N/A
Are pedestrian push buttons located 10 feet maximum from the curb and accessible?	Yes No N/A
Are ramp running slopes no greater than 12:1?	Yes No N/A
Are cross-slopes on the ramps no greater than 2%?	Yes No N/A
Are side flares sloped 12:1?	Yes No N/A
Is the minimum width of sidewalk ramps 40"	Yes No N/A
Is a level (max. 2%) landing area provided at the top of perpendicular and diagonal ramps?	Yes No N/A
Is the landing area 60" x 60"?	Yes No N/A
Do construction notes on roadway plans include Detectable Warning Surfaces placement?	Yes No N/A
Are ramps located to minimize pedestrian exposure to traffic?	Yes No N/A
Are ramps located outside of sump areas where ponding could occur?	Yes No N/A
If the project includes multi-use trails, is the ramp width equal to the width of the trail?	Yes No N/A
Median Treatments
Is the minimum median width for pedestrian refuge 6 feet from face of curb to face of curb? If no, what physical constraint(s) exist to cause a reduction in the width?	Yes No N/A
Is a 4-foot minimum clear width for pedestrian travel provided on cut through and ramped medians?	Yes No N/A
Are median ramp slopes 12:1 maximum?	Yes No N/A
Is a level area measuring 4 feet wide by 4 feet long provided when using a ramped median?	Yes No N/A
Driveway Crossing
Where the sidewalk crosses the driveway/entrance, is the cross-slope a 2% maximum?	Yes No N/A
At the point of crossing, is the driveway/entrance profile in fact the sidewalk cross-slope?	Yes No N/A
Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) (To be developed by OOTS)
Are pedestrian signals being replaced or installed within the limits of the project?	Yes No N/A
If yes, are Accessible Pedestrian Signals included?	Yes No N/A
Protruding Objects
Are any objects mounted to a fixed structure between 27” and 80” above the ground?	Yes No N/A
If yes, do the objects extend more than 4” from the fixed structure into the sidewalk?	Yes No N/A
Miscellaneous
Is enough detail included to construct all ADA features properly? (i.e. curb elevations, etc.)	Yes No N/A
Do plans include handicapped accessible Maintenance of Pedestrian Access plans?	Yes No N/A

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