1. San José’s ADA Sidewalk Transition Plan
John Brazil,
City of San José

2. Overview Introductions The Legal Context San José’s ADA Sidewalk Plan
Conclusions
Additional Resources

3. Introductions
Presenters, Objectives, Audience

4. The Legal Context Federal State Rehabilitation Act, sec. 503 (‘73)
ADA, Title II (‘90)
Standards v. Guidelines
DOJ Standards: 28 CFR Part 35 (’92)
PROWAAC
Access Board ADAAG
Barden v. Sacramento (’04)
State
Title 24, Cal Building Code

5. The Legal Context What’s required of cities? Which facilities
Transition Plan
Self-Inventory
Which facilities
must comply?
New
Altered
Plan for others

6. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan
Focuses on Public Rights of Way
DOT emphasis
Separate Citywide ADA Coordinator
Funding Constraints
Includes Public Workshops & TAC
Parallel Ped Plan Update

7. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan
Project Tasks
Compile City Standards, Policies, Practices & Procedures (SPPP)
Document Current Fed/State Requirements & Other Agency Best Practices
Develop Recommended Updates
Provide Implementation Assistance

8. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan
Task 1: Compile SPPP
Multiple Departments & Documents
TAC
Inventories
Curb Ramps: 28,000 corners, 51% with ramps
Partial Sidewalk Gap Inventory
Public brochures on ramps, sidewalks, etc.
Standard Details, Design Guidelines
Disability Advisory Commission

9. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan
Task 2: Document Fed/State Standards

10. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan
Task 2: Document Best Practices
Sacramento
Honolulu
San Francisco
San Diego

11. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan
Task 3: Develop Recommended Updates
Curb Ramp Prioritization: Condition
Unsafe condition
No ramp
Substandard ramp
One ramp where two feasible
Locations with installation barriers (e.g. sewer)

12. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan
Task 3: Develop Recommended Updates
Curb Ramp Prioritization: Use
Public requests
Public facilities
Common destinations
Low demand locations

13. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan

14. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan
Task 3: Develop Recommended Updates
Sidewalk Gaps Inventory Prioritization
No Alternative Routes
Request from person with disability
School Routes
Access to public facilities including transit

15. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan

16. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan
Task 3: Develop Recommended Updates
Audit Detail
Sidewalks: width, obstructions, slope, etc.
Ramps: type, dimensions, slope, landing, detectable warning, ped signal, etc.

17. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan
Task 3: Develop Recommended Updates
Identify additional CIP & Maintenance funding
Increase staffing

18. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan
Task 4: Provide Implementation Assistance
Beta Test Inventory & Database Improvements
Assist with SPPP revisions
Etc.

19. San José’s Sidewalk Transition Plan
Conclusions
Transition Plan & Self-Inventory
Design Standards
Facilities, Programs, & Services
Funding

20. Additional Resources U.S. Access Board U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice
California State Architect
John Brazil, City of San José