Agenda

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Friday, August 20, 2021
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CDT (incl. a 30-min break)

 

Presented by :
Glenn Dea, AIA, ADAC, CASp,
George Lueck, P.E.,
Jesús “Chuy” Lardizábal, RAS

Agenda

Complying with Federal and State Requirements                     G. Dea
and Goals for Accessible Pedestrian Facilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA)
The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21)
Complete streets initiative
State and local legislation
Building codes and standards

Transportation Planning and Public Involvement                     G. Lueck
Entities and facilities that are covered
Scoping requirements
The transportation planning process
Seeking public input
Sources of funding

Designing Roadways for Pedestrian Access                     G. Lueck
Roadways as barriers to pedestrian travel
Roadway design speeds and roadway widths
Curbs and intersection design
Roundabouts and entrance ramps
Sightlines
Pedestrian/vehicle separation
Speed control

Designing Sidewalks                     J. Lardizabal
Purposes of sidewalks
Widths, slopes and grade
Surface materials
Driveways
Obstructions
Walkways in rural areas

Accessible Pedestrian Facility Design                     J. Lardizabal
Designing for mobility devices                                              G. Lueck
Designing for the visually impaired
Pedestrian crossings
Signals and signage
Markings and lighting

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
6.5 PDHs

Architects:
6.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA:      (AIA credits only available for attending live webinar)
6.5 LU|HSW

International Code Council:
.65 CEUs (Accessibility)

Landscape Architects:
6.5 HSW PDHs

LA CES:   (LA CES credits only available for attending live webinar)
6.5 HSW PDHs

Certified Planners/AICP:
CM|6.5 CEUs

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

Designing for Accessible Pedestrian Facilities
This webinar offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing
education hours to architects and landscape architects licensed in all states
(landscape architect credit not available in New Jersey or Florida).

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers
in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland,
New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon
Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York
engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects
Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and
§69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or
courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this
course for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885).

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this
course for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty
area of Accessibility (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

This course is registered with the American Planner Association AICP for CM|6.5
for Certified Planners (Course No. 9217683).

Visit this course listing at www.halfmoonseminars.org for updates on pending credits.
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event,
respond to all prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the
presentation (multiple attempts allowed).

Speakers

Glenn Dea AIA ADAC CASp

President of Collaborative Access Studio
Employed in the architecture and construction industry since 1988, Mr. Dea is a licensed architect in the states of California and Utah and is an ICC-certified accessibility inspector/plans examiner. Since 2001, his practice has focused on compliance with federal and state accessibility standards, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan services, and accessible design covering buildings, sites, and pedestrian facilities in public rights-of-way. This has encompassed accessibility evaluations, plan reviews, and code analyses for numerous corporate, education, and governmental clients.

Summary of Experience

  • Consultant access compliance plan reviewer to California’s Division of the State Architect (DSA) – Los Angeles Basin Region Office (2004-2011)
  •  One of California’s first certified access specialists (CASp #023), based on experience and testing criteria administered by the DSA (2008)
  • Alternate delegate (2014-2021) and primary delegate (2021-current) to the ICC/ANSI Committee on Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, contributing to creation of the 2017 edition of the ICC A117.1 Accessibility
    Standard. The A117.1 Standard is adopted by building code jurisdictions throughout the United States.
  • Provider of over 50 accessibility training presentations to licensed architects and engineers, attorneys, public agencies, and professional organizations, including a 5-hour course addressing the continuing education
    requirement for California architects.
  •  Provider of technical assistance to attorneys and other clients to assist in the resolution of lawsuits, complaints, and claims related to state and federal access laws.

Jesús “Chuy” Lardizábal RAS

Jesús “Chuy” Lardizábal, RAS has over 25 years in ADA and accessibility compliance, and he founded Altura Solutions in 2006 with one focus in mind: accessibility for all. He has grown Altura Solutions into a nationally recognized firm, known as the ADA expert and the leading firm for State of Texas Registered Accessibility Specialists (RAS). Chuy’s unique professional background ranges from engineering design and construction project management to City of Austin ADA program manager and chair to the Austin Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Mr. Lardizábal is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas School of Architecture and a past presenter at the National ADA Symposium, and national conferences such as the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). As a participant in successful defenses mounted for cities’ accessibility legal claims, he is a highly sought-after subject matter expert in ADA-related lawsuits. He will provide leadership to the project team, oversee the overall scope of work, and be the point of contact for County staff. A project team lead for numerous ADA Transition Plans nationwide, Chuy is well-versed in all aspects of delivering successful ADA Transition Plan projects.

George Lueck, P.E.

Retired Engineer from Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

Mr. Lueck, is a retired engineer with over 17 years of experience with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). He started his career performing design and surveying for a variety of roadway projects ranging from farm-to-market roads, urban roadways and high design speed facilities in the Waco district. Mr. Lueck later transferred to the construction division, where he provided oversight to statewide districts in the areas of construction project management, construction engineering, inspection and contract claims. After serving in this capacity for over 9 years, he transferred to the transportation planning division. As Assistant Director of Traffic Analysis, he oversaw transportation data collection and reporting, corridor-level plans, and travel demand modeling. He then served the City of Killeen for 11 years as Assistant City Engineer and Director of Transportation. Mr. Lueck had oversight of all operations of the city’s transportation system. He was also charged with ensuring that the city’s transportation system was planned, constructed and maintained in a cost-effective manner to effectively address the region’s growing safety, mobility and reliability needs.

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 for Accessible Pedestrian Facilities

Delivery Method: Live

Course Description: This 6.5 hour course on accessible pedestrian facility design will cover Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, transportation planning, roadway and sidewalk accessibility design, and how to effectively use crossings, signals, signage, markings and lighting.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to meet and exceed federal and state goals and requirements for accessible pedestrian facilities.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to describe the transportation planning process and discuss when and how to seek public input on transportation projects.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to design roadways and sidewalks that are safe, accessible and code-compliant.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to design crossings that are safe and accessible to pedestrians who utilize mobility devices or are visually impaired.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with site development and familiarity with accessibility code compliance

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 06/24/2024

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@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.