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2013 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT TRANSITION PLAN: <br /> PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY <br /> ADA GUIDELINES USED IN DETAILED EVALUATION <br /> Curb Ramps <br /> In evaluating the accessibility of existing curb ramps,the following factors were considered: <br /> 1. Is there a curb ramp? <br /> 2. Is there a curb ramp where a sidewalk crosses a street? <br /> 3. What type of curb ramp? <br /> a. Perpendicular curb ramp <br /> b. Parallel curb ramp <br /> c. Blended transitions <br /> 4. Is the width of the curb ramp at least 4 feet wide(excluding flares)? <br /> 5. Are there detectable warnings properly installed where a curb ramp or blended <br /> transition connects to a street? <br /> 6. Is the running slope greater than 5% but less than 8.3% (blended transition 5% <br /> maximum)? <br /> 7. Is the cross slope less than 1%? <br /> 8. Is the landing a minimum of 4 feet x 4 feet? <br /> 9. Is the surface of the curb ramp or blended transition firm, stable, and slip resistant <br /> and clear of gratings,access covers,and other appurtenances? <br /> 10. Is the grade break at the top and bottom of the ramp flush and not located on the <br /> surface of the curb ramp,landing,or gutter areas? <br /> 11. Is the counter slope of the gutter or street at the foot of the curb ramp less than 5%? <br /> 12. Is the clear space beyond the curb face at least 4'x 4'? <br /> 13. If the curb ramp is perpendicular, is the slope of the flared sides less than 10% <br /> where a pedestrian path crosses the curb ramp or if the sides are returned,are they <br /> protected from cross travel? <br /> City of South Bend I Attachment A <br />