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ADA Compliance in Maryland

Comprehensive overview of ADA compliance in Maryland, including sidewalk requirements, levels of compliance, and SHA's classification system. Details on minimum widths, cross-slopes, detectable warnings, repair levels, and new construction standards.

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ADA Compliance in Maryland

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  1. ADA Compliance in Maryland AASHTO Subcommittee on DesignJuly 2008 By: Kirk McClelland, P.E. Maryland SHA

  2. 2002 – 1st Guidelines published 2004 – ADA Steering Committee 2005 - Policy creation, Updated Guidelines issued Awareness training & dedicated funding established 2006 – Statewide Inventory, Public outreach meetings begin 2007 – Private development compliance, Public outreach & Technical training

  3. Sidewalk Requirements ADA Compliance at SHA • Minimum width is 60” • Minimum width at pinch points is 36”. A design waiver is needed for anything less then 60”. • Maximum cross-slope 48:1 (2%) • Detectable Warnings at all street crossings and signalized entrances • If requirements are not met then an approved design waiver must be obtained prior to construction.

  4. Level 1:localized “repair in-kind” efforts – involving no impact to pedestrian functionality. Crack sealing, spot patching, pipe repair, utility repairs qualify as Level 1 activities. No additional ADA work required. Level 2:involves alterations that affect pedestrian usability. Replacement of an existing element requires that new construction guidelines for full ADA compliance be met or a design waiver approved. Resurfacing is considered a Level 2 activity. Construct new ramps where appropriate, reconstruct existing ramps, add DWS. Level 3:New construction or reconstruction projects. Require adherence to the highest standards for pedestrian usability and ADA compliance. A design waiver will be required for any element that does not meet SHA’s standards for ADA compliance. These projects would be expected to provide a completely compliant pedestrian route between logical termini, requiring inclusion of some combination of new and reconstructed facilities. SHA’s ADA Classification System

  5. ADA Compliance at SHA

  6. Summary of Findings ADA Compliance at SHA • 49% of sidewalks are non-compliant • <1% of curb ramps are compliant • approximately 25% of driveway crossings are compliant • 51% of bus stops were non-compliant from an access standpoint • 31% of median treatments are non-compliant

  7. Questions? Thank you Contact: kmcclelland@sha.state.md.us

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