Italicized text was added to the original Title II Technical
Assistance
Manual through supplements issued in 1993 and 1994.
Regulatory references: 28 CFR 35.149-35.150.
Public entities that have responsibility or authority over streets, roads, or walkways must prepare a schedule for providing curb ramps where pedestrian walkways cross curbs. Public entities must give priority to walkways serving State and local government offices and facilities, transportation, places of public accommodation, and employees, followed by walkways serving other areas. This schedule must be included as part of a transition plan (see II-8.3000).
To promote both efficiency and accessibility, public entities may choose to construct curb ramps at every point where a pedestrian walkway intersects a curb. However, public entities are not necessarily required to construct a curb ramp at every such intersection.
Alternative routes to buildings that
make use of existing curb cuts may be acceptable under the concept of
program accessibility in the limited circumstances where individuals
with disabilities need only travel a marginally longer route. In
addition, the fundamental alteration and undue burdens limitations may
limit the number of curb ramps required.
To achieve or maintain program accessibility, it may be appropriate to establish an ongoing procedure for installing curb ramps upon request in areas frequented by individuals with disabilities as residents, employees, or visitors.
What are walkways? Pedestrian walkways include locations where access is required for use of public transportation, such as bus stops that are not located at intersections or crosswalks.
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