2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places

Temporary Solutions for Election Day

Parking

Problem One:

Parking is available, but no accessible parking is provided or there are not enough accessible parking or van-accessible spaces.

Suggestion: Find a relatively level parking area near the accessible entrance and then designate the area for accessible parking spaces and adjacent access aisles. Use three parking spaces to make two accessible parking spaces with an access aisle. Traffic cones or other temporary elements may be used to mark the spaces and access aisles. Provide a sign designating each accessible parking space and make sure the access aisle of each space is connected to the accessible route to the accessible entrance.

Problem Two:

Accessible parking is provided, but it does not have a marked access aisle next to each accessible space.

Suggestion: Restripe the accessible parking spaces to provide an access aisle. As a temporary solution for election day, use traffic cones to mark off the access aisle and curb ramp area. The first accessible parking space provided should be a van accessible parking space with an access aisle that is at least 96 inches wide.

Problem Three:

Accessible parking spaces or access aisles are on a sloped surface.

Suggestion: Find a parking area that is close to the accessible entrance and more level. Provide accessible parking spaces and access aisles in that area. Make sure the accessible parking spaces connect to an accessible route to the entrance. Provide a sign designating each accessible parking space.

Problem Four:

No sign with the international symbol of accessibility is installed at each accessible parking space.

Suggestion: Provide a temporary sign in front of each accessible parking space.

Three standard parking spaces are converted into an accessible parking space with an access aisle. Cones mark the access aisle and a temporary curb ramp with edge protection connects to an accessible route to the polling place.