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May 14
Iowa LTAP

2019 Accessible Sidewalks and Curb Ramps: Design to Installation

Event Details
LOCATION

Ames, Iowa

VENUE

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
2100 Green Hills Drive
Ames, IA 50014

DATES

May 14, 2019

TIME

Registration begins at 8:30 am
Workshop begins at 8:45 am

ROADS SCHOLAR CREDITS

3 Credit Hours

EVENT FEES

Registration Fee per person : 25.00

Event Contact
Keith Knapp
InTrans, Iowa LTAP
515-294-8817
kknapp@iastate.edu

Description

This workshop will benefit state and local professionals that plan, design, inspect, and construct ADA-related facilities within the public right-of-way. State and local agency staff, consultants, and contractors are encouraged to attend.

Why Attend?

  • Iowa DOT has produced Design Standards and Plan Preparation Requirements for Accessible Sidewalks
  • The 2011 Design Manual from Iowa DOT is updated periodically as changes are needed, and the course covers the current standards
  • Accessibility of public rights-of-way is required by the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Renewed focus on consistent compliance with ADA Curb Ramp Design and Work Zone Accessibility
  • Workshop will update and summarize the Sidewalk, Curb Ramp, and Work Zone Portions of the Iowa DOT Design Manual, and provide information about Plan Preparation Requirements

Typical Workshop Agenda

8:30 a.m.
Registration

8:45 a.m.
Setting the Stage

9:00 a.m. 
Summary of Updated ADA-Related Design Standards and Information

10:00 a.m.
Break

10:15 a.m.
Summary … (Continued)

10:45 a.m.
Plan Components, Creation, and Tools for Production

11:00 a.m.
Questions and Answers

12:00 p.m. 
Adjourn

For More Information

If you have questions about this workshop please contact Keith Knapp at 515-294-8817 or kknapp@iastate.edu.

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