ADA Related Links
FHWA Guidance for RRR Projects (Letter from Chris Richter) - A letter describing when curb ramps, sidewalks and driveway improvements are to be included during RRR projects.
Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in Public Rights-of-Way, July 26, 2011
This document contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to facilities for pedestrian circulation and use located in the public right-of-way. Advisory notes are for informational purposes only. These requirements are to be applied
during the design, construction, additions to, and alterations of facilities in the public right-of-way to the extent required by regulations issued by Federal agencies.
FDOT ADA/Accessibility Procedure:
Accessible Pedestrian Signals -
Department procedures for the installation and operation of accessible pedestrian signals. See Chapter 3.7
Links to other ADA/Accessibility information:
Access Board (opens new browser window)
U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board - The Access Board provides guidance
and technical assistance on the ADA and other accessibility laws.
U.S. Department of Justice (opens new browser window)
U.S. Department of
Justice-ADA Home Page -- USDOJ enforces the ADA and provides technical support on the ADA and other accessibility laws.
ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities (opens new browser window)
The 2006 Standards for Transportation facilities are now combined into a single document with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
Florida Accessibility Code
At this link, click on “Florida Building Code” under the section, “Florida Building Code Menu,” and look for the “Accessibility” edition.
Florida Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Implementation Act (opens
new browser window)
S. 553.501-553.513, F.S. -- Florida Statute which establishes minimum accessibility standards
in Florida and describes enforcement of these standards.
Approved Detectable Warnings Materials - Approved Products List (APL)
These detectable warning products and materials are approved for use on FDOT projects