WSDOT is committed to making all our facilities accessible to all persons, regardless of abilities. Below are some useful resources.
Standard Terminology
Features Table of Federal Guidance
Region Awareness Training
Institute of Transportation Engineers Special Report - Accessible Public Rights-Of-Way Planning and Designing for Alterations. Contains guidelines and case studies on ADA standards for public rights-of-way. http://ite.org/accessible/PROWAAC/PROWAAC_SpecialReport.pdf
US Department of Justice ADA Home Page
Accessible Sidewalks is a four-part video developed by the Board to illustrate issues and considerations in the design of sidewalks. The series covers access for pedestrians with mobility impairments, including those who use wheelchairs, and pedestrians who are blind or have low vision.
Our office developed Standard Plan F-3 to comply with state and federal ADA laws. These standards deal with pedestrian facilities, such as curb cuts, driveways, and parking facilities. The Design Manual has been updated to reflect the current laws.
WSDOT F-3 series of Standard Plans for sidewalks and curb ramps meet all current ADA requirements. They are available as pdf, MicroStation, and AutoCAD files through the following links:
Design Manual chapter on Pedestrian Design Considerations
Design Manual chapter on Bicycle Facilities and Shared Use Paths.
United States Access Board
A federal agency committed to accessible design.
Shared Use Paths
FHWA design information on shared use paths.
If you have any questions concerning ADA and your project, please contact:
Sally Anderson
Roadside and Site Development Manager
PO Box 47329
Olympia, WA 98504-7329
(360) 705-7242
Fax: (360) 705-6815
E-mail: anderss@wsdot.wa.gov