Designing Accessible Pedestrian Facilities under ADA, IBC and PROWAG
Agenda
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Day One: Wednesday, August 3, 2022
8:30 – 11:45 am CDT (including a 15-min. break)
Day Two: Thursday, August 4, 2022
8:30 am – 12:15 pm CDT (including a 15-min. break)
Presented by
Kristi Avalos
Agenda Day One
Public Rights-of-Way
Definitions, standards and guidelines
2010 ADA Accessibility Standards (ADA)
2021 International Building Code (IBC)
Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG)
Providing Accessible Pedestrian Access Routes
Public rights-of-way
Street crossings
Scoping for PROWAG
Cross slope
Pedestrian access routes
Driveways
Route widths
Surfaces
Obstructions
Changes in level
Running slope
Horizontal openings
Temporary routes
Agenda Day Two
Providing Accessible Pedestrian Access Routes, Continued
Curb ramps
Blended transitions
Landings
Detectable warnings
Protruding objects
Ramps and handrails
Providing Accessible Pedestrian Street Crossings, Parking and Transit Stops
Crossing time
Accessible pedestrian signals
Accessible pushbuttons
Roundabouts
On-street parking
Transit stops
Shared Use Path Guidelines
Guidelines for shared paths
Resolving conflicts between users
Separate pathways for pedestrians and bicyclists
Shared use path intersections
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW PDHs
6.5 LA CES PHDs
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Accessibility)
Certified Planners
CM|6.5
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to licensed architects, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
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Speakers
Kristi Avalos
President and CEO of Accessology Too, LLCKristi Avalos is president and CEO of Accessology Too, LLC, a firm dedicated to providing consulting services to building owners, architects, municipalities, and company owners regarding compliance with state and federal disability laws. Ms. Avalos founded Accessology in 1990 after 12 years in the airline industry, where she played a crucial role in ensuring industry compliance with the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). Since then, Accessology has grown to provide not only state plan reviews and inspections, but also national and international consulting services. Considered a true expert in her field, Ms. Avalos is also a sought-after witness for ADA/ACAA legal cases and has been named on more than 40 cases nationwide. Recognizing the value of educating others on the importance of removing attitudinal and architectural barriers, she proudly offers training on both federal and state accessibility standards throughout the US.
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Course Title: Designing Accessible Pedestrian Facilities under ADA, IBC and PROWAG
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5-hour course will assist design professionals in designing more accessible pedestrian facilities by utilizing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the International Building Code (IBC), and the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) as both references and as a framework. The course defines public rights-of-way, discusses accessible pedestrian access routes, street crossings, parking and transits stops, and explores the shared use path guidelines.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to define what a public right-of-way is, and discuss the standards and guidelines prescribed by the 2010 ADA Accessibility Standards, the 2021 International Building Code, and PROWAG.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to design accessible pedestrian access routes with appropriate route widths, slopes, cross slopes, surfaces, changes in level, curb ramps, blended transitions, landings, detectable warnings, ramps and handrails.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to provide accessible pedestrian street crossings, parking and transit spots with appropriate crossing times, accessible pedestrian signals, buttons, roundabouts, and more.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss shared use path guidelines, resolve conflicts between users, separate pathways for pedestrians and bicyclists, and design shared use path intersections.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with code compliance and accessible design
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/06/2025
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