Author: John N. Balog, David Chia, Anne N. Schwarz, R. Benjamin Gribbon
Sponsoring Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Transit Administration
Date of Publication: 1992
Abstract:
This document is a handbook that will help
architects, engineers, and transit system managers to understand and follow the
Federal Government regulations contained in the Final Rule, 49 CFR Part 37,
which describes the requirements for transportation facilities to be accessible
to persons with disabilities. This Handbook explains what is required by the
regulations in language that is easy to understand and includes a large number
of illustrations which further clarify the requirements for accessibility. This
Handbook will make
it easier for planners to ensure the
accessibility of facilities by offering clear directions, helpful suggestions,
and relevant examples of accessible features. The major areas of accessibility
addressed are transit facilities and the ADA, facility site and entrances,
interior elements, and waiting and boarding areas. Included in this Handbook are
facilities accessibility checklists which ask numerous questions about
facilities and vehicle requirements. Using the checklists, anyone assessing the
accessibility of a facility can answer the questions and use the responses to
determine where accessible features need to be added or improved. This Handbook is a companion to the Final Rule and is a reference source for
questions about transit facility accessibility.
No. of Pages: 232
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