Outdoor Developed Areas: A Summary of Accessibility Standards for Federal Outdoor Developed Areas

Connections [1018.2]

Beach access routes must connect an entry point to the beach to the high tide level at tidal beaches (figure 30); the mean high water level at river beaches; and the normal recreation water level at lake, pond, and reservoir beaches. Whenever possible, providing a beach access route that extends into the water will allow people to remain in their mobility devices and to transfer directly into the water.

Figure 30—The high tide level at a coastal beach.