When
May 09, 2023
Time
8:15AM - 4:00PM
Contact Hours
8
Location
University of Virginia
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Zehmer Hall
104 Midmont Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Description
Sidewalks, like roadways, need to be designed to serve all users. To meet the requirements of all sidewalk users, designers and builders need a clear understanding of the wide range of abilities that occur within the population. Pedestrian facility design and operation must comply with accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This workshop focuses on all current and emerging accessibility issues and the design parameters that affect sidewalk and street crossing design and operation.
Agenda
8:00 am: Registration
8:15 am: Background to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
8:30 am: Characteristics of pedestrians and the pedestrian environment
9:30 am: Legal Requirements
9:45am: Accessible design elements – sidewalk corridor, frontage corridor, and pedestrian zone
10:45am: Curb ramps (including detectable warnings)
11:45 Noon: Lunch (provided)
12:30 pm: Crosswalks, medians and signals
2:00 pm: Overpasses and underpasses
3:00 pm: Temporary facilities and construction sites
3:45 pm: Adjourn
Instructor
Ronald W. Eck
Dr. Ronald W. Eck, P.E., Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering at West Virginia University is a Senior Advisor with the West Virginia Local Technical Assistance Program (WV LTAP). He has been involved in traffic engineering, including pedestrian transportation, for over 35 years. He is a member of the Pedestrian Committee of the Transportation Research Board. He authored the chapter on Pedestrians in McGraw-Hill’s Handbook of Transportation Engineering. He facilitates walkability audits and Walkable Communities Workshops for communities in West Virginia.
Who Should Attend
This workshop should be of interest to those in a variety of fields including engineering (design, traffic, maintenance and construction) and public works, planning, landscape architecture, recreation and parks, law enforcement, and public health-related fields.
Registration and Payment
The following registration fees cover the session, all course materials and meals:
Local Government: $85.00
State/Federal: $140.00
Private Industry: $325.00
Tribes: $0
Click here for UVA TTA's general registration information, cancellation policy, and refund policy. UVA TTA accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. Credit card information cannot be taken over the phone. Alternatively, after registering you can print out a voucher to send in with your payment. After you have completed the transaction you will receive an automatically generated email confirming registration and payment if applicable. Final confirmation and instructions will be sent out during the week prior to the class date.
Special Registration Instructions for Employees of the Virginia Department of Transportation
VDOT employees must register through the VDOT Virtual Campus. Registration fees and related expenses for all VDOT employees will be paid from the VDOT Learning Services Center budget. Registrants should contact their District Training Coordinator or the VDOT Learning Services Center (Central Office employees) for instructions on how to seek reimbursement for travel expenses.
Due to current travel restrictions, VDOT employees are strongly encouraged to attend U. Va. TTA workshops on a day trip basis. Overnight travel requires permission from your District Administrator or Chief -- and in some cases higher levels of authority. If you require overnight lodging to attend a U. Va. TTA workshop, consult with your supervisor, District Training Coordinator, or VDOT Learning Services Center on travel approval procedures.