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Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility (DPFA) Course

June 28-29, 2016   |   Organized by: Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Description

Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility (DPFA) Course
WHEN: June 28-29, 2016, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
WHERE:
El Paso County Dept. of Public Works
3275 Akers Drive
Training Room (upper level)
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80922

This two day training was designed to ensure that pedestrian facilities and access routes are properly constructed and maintained for all individuals, including those with disabilities. This course also focuses on proper design and maintenance of pedestrian access routes in new construction or when existing facilities are altered. Participants are engaged through a power point presentation, small group discussion, and an outdoor exercise. This training was developed to provide information and best practices for those involved in the design and maintenance of pedestrian facilities, and for those individuals that ensure the proper adherence to all applicable laws and guidelines. This course is taught from the perspective of the Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), a best practice for public rights of way.

Modules
1. Laws, Regulations, and Pedestrian Characteristics
2. Pedestrian Access Route (PAR)
3. Curb Ramps and Blended Transitions
4. Detectable Warning Surfaces
5. Pedestrian Street Crossings (Crosswalks)
6. Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS)
7. Street Furniture and On-Street Parking
8. Maintenance of Ped. Facilities & Alternate Ped. Access Routes in Work Zones

Outcomes

  • Identify applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards pertaining to accessibility for persons with disabilities

  • Identify some of the challenges in the public right of way faced by persons with disabilities

  • Identify best practices

Presenters
Patrick Gomez J.D., FHWA Resource Center,Civil Rights Specialist
Greg A. Martinez, CDOT ADA Title II Analyst
Megan Jensen, FHWA Colorado Division Civil Rights/Right-of-Way Specialist

Registration: Robert Hernandez at roberthernandez@elpasoco.com or 719-520-6877 & for Accommodations.
Seats limited to 30 Local Agency Design/Construction/Traffic & Safety Engineers.

Wear appropriate clothing June 28th for outdoor exercise.




Registration Dates

June 01-27, 2016

Location

El Paso County Dept. of Public Works

3275 Akers Drive

Training Room (upper level)

Colorado Springs, CO US

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