Designing Accessible Facilities and Pedestrian Planning under ADA, CBC and PROWAG
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What’s Included: Full webinar recording, written course materials, expert instruction, a mandatory quiz, and a certificate upon completion.
Deliverability Timeline: All courses are generally available within 1-2 weeks after the live presentation.
CE Credits: AIA and/or LA/CES accreditation is available by request for courses recorded prior to March 11, 2026. All courses after that date include those accreditations by default, if applicable. With these accreditations, our courses qualify for credit in nearly all states for engineers, surveyors, architects, and landscape architects.
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Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.
Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before the start time.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
9:00 am – 2:45 pm PDT
Presented by: Gene Mattera
Public Rights-of-Way
- Definitions, standards and guidelines
- 2010 ADA Accessibility Standards (ADA)
- California Building Code (CBC)
- Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG)
- Application of standards by use
Providing Accessible Pedestrian Access Routes
- Public rights-of-way
- Scoping for PROWAG
- Pedestrian access routes
- Walking surfaces on accessible routes versus trails
- Play areas, golf courses and playing fields
- Route widths
- Obstructions
- Running slope
- Street crossings
- Cross slope
- Driveways
- Surfaces
- Changes in level
- Horizontal openings
- Temporary routes
- Curb ramps
- Blended transitions
- Landings
- Detectable warnings
- Protruding objects
- Ramps and handrails
Providing Accessible Pedestrian Street Crossings, Parking and Transit Stops, and Shared Use Paths
- Crossing time
- Accessible pedestrian signals
- Accessible pushbuttons
- Roundabouts
- On-street parking
- Transit stops
- Guidelines for shared paths
- Resolving conflicts between users
- Separate pathways for pedestrians and bicyclists
- Shared use path intersections
Webinar Instructions
All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.
Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Engineers
5.0 PDHs
Architects
5.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
5.0 LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
5.0 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
5.0 HSW PDHs
ICC - International Code Council
.5 CEUs (Accessibility)
APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
5 CM
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 5.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in California. This course may also qualify for 5.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 5.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in jurisdictions that require continuing education; please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
This course is designed to satisfy the California architect continuing education requirement on disability access requirements. The California Architects Board does not have the authority to approve course providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 5.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 5.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .5 CEUs in the specialty area of Accessibility (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM | 5 for Certified Planners.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following preapprovals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
5.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
5.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
Speakers
Gene Mattera
ADA-Expert, Inc.Mr. Mattera is the heart of ADA Expert. He is responsible for implementing their client’s site modification plans and provides ADA code compliance consulting. With over 20 years of experience in accessible design, he is a Certified Access Specialist under the auspices of the California Division of the State Architect. Mr. Mattera reviews provide existing facilities in California with special protections from litigation over ADA compliance issues. The firm is available nationwide to create customized plans tailored to each individual client, based on both the ADA and local accessibility codes.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Designing Accessible Facilities and; Pedestrian Planning under ADA, CBC and PROWAG
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This five-hour course explores the design and implementation of accessible facilities and pedestrian planning under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Building Code (CBC), and the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). Through an in-depth examination of standards and guidelines, the course will focus on the knowledge needed to create pedestrian environments that are both compliant and accessible to all users.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify the key definitions, standards, and guidelines related to public rights-of-way under ADA, IBC, and PROWAG.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain the requirements for providing accessible pedestrian access routes, including scoping for PROWAG and considerations for various surfaces and obstructions.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explore the design and implementation of accessible pedestrian street crossings, parking, and transit stops , ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify design considerations for shared use paths, balancing the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists.
LUs: 5.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 08/26/2027
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.
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