1. Todd Grugel, MnDOT ADA Program Engineer

2.  PROWAG adopted in February 2010  Curb Ramp Guidelines published in October 2010  Enhanced 1803 (Prosecution of Work) provision introduced for 2011 construction season  Standard Plans published and Standard Plate 7036 retired in May 2012  ADA Project Design Guide published in July 2012

3.  Pursue early involvement with MnDOT’s ADA Operations Unit  ADA Project Design Guide required for all projects in MnDOT right-of-way  Plan and estimate for the right fix in the scope of work  Think outside the box

4.  Field walk required for all projects

5. Field Walk Design Surveys

6. Level 1 Curb ramp lines up with inplace back of sidewalk Build according to standard plans Provide quantities in a tabulation Level 2 20-scale detail sheet in plan When ramp layouts differ from standard plans and for all signalized intersections Ramp slope ranges provided Level 3 20-scale detail sheet in plan When slopes are non-compliant or there’s a tie-in point (such as a doorway) Specific ramp slopes provided

7. Field Walk Design Surveys Plan Reviews Plan Turn in

8.  Use Project Design Guide Level 1, 2, and 3 guidance to estimate drafting requirements  Estimate at least one-third of design time in the field  Provide at least two weeks for plan reviews  All signals must be APS-ready (i.e. all underground work) at a minimum

9. “If you want different results, do something different.” -Anonymous