ADA Compliance -- Sec.36.403 Alterations: Path of travel
ADA Compliance -- Sec.36.403 Alterations: Path of travel
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I work for the DOT in Baltimore, MD.
I have a question regarding the need for ADA compliance based upon the following situation:
An existing roadway is to be streetscaped and resurfaced. Building Faces extend to the ROW. The existing cross-slope on one of the sidewalks is at least 8% from the face of building to curb. In order to obtain a 2% cross-slope on the sidewalk, we will have to reconstruct the roadway.
1) Do we need to make the cross-slope 2% to be compliant?
2) Can we apply for an ADA Exception based on Disproportionality? The cost to reconstruct exceeds 20% of the cost to resurface.
I have a question regarding the need for ADA compliance based upon the following situation:
An existing roadway is to be streetscaped and resurfaced. Building Faces extend to the ROW. The existing cross-slope on one of the sidewalks is at least 8% from the face of building to curb. In order to obtain a 2% cross-slope on the sidewalk, we will have to reconstruct the roadway.
1) Do we need to make the cross-slope 2% to be compliant?
2) Can we apply for an ADA Exception based on Disproportionality? The cost to reconstruct exceeds 20% of the cost to resurface.





RE: ADA Compliance -- Sec.36.403 Alterations: Path of travel
The Access Board provides technical assistance. Why not ask them directly?
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