Abstract
Curb ramps: the more you know, the less you know. In this presentation, dig into the nitty gritty of curb ramp design including how to comply with federal law, how to navigate INDOT’s additional requirements, and how to incorporate local preferences. We will share lessons learned and the City of Bloomington’s local curb ramp preferences so you can know every ramp built in your community is both fully compliant with the law and optimally designed for the end user.
Session Number
166
Session Title
Navigating Curb Ramps: Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines,INDOT, and Local Preferences
Track Title
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION
Location
STEW 306
Date of Version
2026
Start Date
3-18-2026 3:00 PM
End Date
3-18-2026 3:50 PM
Navigating Curb Ramps: Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines,INDOT, and Local Preferences
STEW 306
Curb ramps: the more you know, the less you know. In this presentation, dig into the nitty gritty of curb ramp design including how to comply with federal law, how to navigate INDOT’s additional requirements, and how to incorporate local preferences. We will share lessons learned and the City of Bloomington’s local curb ramp preferences so you can know every ramp built in your community is both fully compliant with the law and optimally designed for the end user.
