Laserfiche WebLink
ADA Guidelines <br /> <br />\X.r'ith the recognition that staft output and other resources are being maximized, gaining additional capacity <br />m~d maintaning efficiencies tracking, and analytical tools. These xvill enable the department to continue to <br />work effectively. <br /> <br />~ Aanericans xvith Disabilities Act (ADA) Guidelines <br /> <br />Various trail cross sections and routes have been illustrated in <br />this document. Trails are designed for the people, but xvhat types <br />, ,l'people? It is important to consider all user types xvhen planning <br />new trails and upgrading existing trails. Municipalities have a <br />responsibility (morally as well as legally) to provide a reasonable <br />level of accessibility (to parks and programs) for individuals with <br />,,:trying levels of ability,. To ensure this happens, the federal <br />g(~vemment has es tablished laws that mandate designs that promote <br />equal access to all users of public (and private) facilities and <br />programs. Although not completely tested in park settings, the <br />lmsic intent of the act is clear: reasonable, equal access <br />(~pporttmities must be provided to those with disabilities. <br /> <br />'[ }~ere are no recluirements xvitl-fin the ADA that mandate any spatial <br />~:equirements relative to the size of any particular type of park and recreation facility. The act does, <br />however, mandate that park areas and facilities be reasonably accessible and usable to all populations. The <br />c×tcnt to which compliance with the act will impact the size or configuration of a particular facility is <br />unlikely. However, specific design guidelines may have to be incorporated into the design in response to <br />the act. <br /> <br />Many of the older park sites in the city do not adequately address ADA issues. In the future, the city <br />~;hould move towards meeting all the applicable ADA requirements of park and trail facilities. An <br />implementation plan for any ADA' improvements is needed. These improvements should be made when <br />reconstruction of roads is occurring. One example is the replacement of approximately 14 surmountable <br />ct trbs xvith ADA compliant pedestrian ramps. <br /> <br /> <br />