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Prioritization

Compliance is required up to the point the 20% cost cap is reached, even where it does not result in a fully accessible path of travel. Where costs exceed this cap, compliance should be prioritized in this order:

1. an accessible entrance

2. an accessible route to the primary function area

3. restroom access

4. an accessible telephone

5. an accessible drinking fountain

6. access to other elements such as parking and storage

The requirements for alterations to primary function areas are found in DOJ’s ADA Standards at 28 CFR §35.151(b) (title II) and 28 CFR §36.403 (title III) and in DOT’s ADA Regulation at 49 CFR §37.43.

Accessible Path of Travel

Plan view: accessible path of travel shown extending from altered primary function area out of facility to site arrival points (parking, public sidewalk, and public transit stop). It includes restrooms, drinking fountains, and telephones serving primary function area. Figure notes: The accessible path of travel extends from the altered primary function area to site arrival points (public sidewalks, parking, passenger loading zones, public transit stops located on the site). The path of travel also includes an accessible restroom (for each sex unless only unisex restrooms are provided), telephone, and drinking fountain serving the primary function area, where such elements are provided.

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