1. Encouraging Walking: Considerations for Persons with Disabilities
Pedestrian Safety Workshop
April 29, 2008
Wendy Klancher, AICP
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

2. Disconnected Sidewalks

3. Missing Curb Ramps

4. Missing Curb Ramps

5. Grass
Call Button is too high
Base of Pole get’s in the way

6. Slope of Curb Ramp too Steep

7. Slope of Sidewalk

8. Curb Ramps Not Aligned and Difficulty with Sidewalk Treatment

9. Landscaping Obstructs View

10. Security Barriers

11. Typical Bus Stop Obstructions
Photos from WMATA

12. Example of Visual Impairment

13. Audible Pedestrian Signals

14. Other Considerations
Some pedestrians need more time to cross streets than signals allow for
Construction work can block sidewalks

15. “Nothing About Us Without Us”
Involve Persons with Disabilities EARLY ON
Universal Design

16. Potential Funding Job Access Reverse Commute New Freedom

17. Resources
US Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (the Access Board) 800/ (V); 800/ (TTY);
US Department of Justice 800/ (V); 800/ (TTY);
US Department of Transportation
FHWA Office of Engineering: 202/
FHWA Office of Environment and Planning/Bicycle and Pedestrian
Programs: 202/ (V)
FHWA Office of Civil Rights: 202/ (V) or 202/ (TTY).
FTA Office of Civil Rights: 888/ (V); 202/ (V);
202/ (TTY)
Regional Disability and Technical Assistance Centers (10 regions)
800/ (V/TTY)
Easter Seals Project ACTION
Adaptive Environments (Universal Design)