Abstract
Curb ramps are essential for persons with disabilities to traverse pedestrian facilities, allowing them to get from street level to the sidewalk. Errors that occur during the construction of curb ramps can result in ramps that are non-compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. This presentation will include examples of common sidewalk construction errors and offer ways that project engineers can assess existing ramps to identify cases where additional design assistance may be required.
Session Number
81
Session Title
Most Common Errors for ADA Ramp Construction
Track Title
Construction
Date of Version
March 2014
Recommended Citation
Metzer, Stephen G. AICP, PWS, "Most Common Errors for ADA Ramp Construction" (2014). Purdue Road School. 83.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/roadschool/2014/presentations/83
Start Date
3-12-2014 12:00 AM
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Most Common Errors for ADA Ramp Construction
Curb ramps are essential for persons with disabilities to traverse pedestrian facilities, allowing them to get from street level to the sidewalk. Errors that occur during the construction of curb ramps can result in ramps that are non-compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. This presentation will include examples of common sidewalk construction errors and offer ways that project engineers can assess existing ramps to identify cases where additional design assistance may be required.
