ada/504 transition plan-2018 update · odot ada/504 transition plan 8 self-evaluation overview...
TRANSCRIPT
Division of Finance Annual Accomplishments Report
December 2018
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF OPPORTUNITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
ADA/504 TRANSITION PLAN-2018 UPDATE
ODOT is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services
Table of Contents
ODOT’s Mission and Vision ................................................................................................. 4
ODOT’s Guiding Principles ................................................................................................. 4
Division of Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) Mission & Vision ............................................. 4
Brief Overview of ODOT: ................................................................................................... 5
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 6
Transition Plan Need and Purpose...................................................................................... 6
ADA and its Relationship to Other Laws ............................................................................... 6
Agency Requirements .................................................................................................... 7
Designation of Responsibility ............................................................................................. 7
Self-Evaluation ............................................................................................................... 8
Overview ................................................................................................................... 8
Process & Findings ........................................................................................................ 8
Communications, Information & Facility Signage ..................................................................... 9
Building Facilities and Related Parking Lots/Facilities ............................................................. 10
Facility Composition: .................................................................................................... 10
Roadside Rest Areas ................................................................................................... 11
Facilities Data Collection and Assessment Results .................................................................. 12
ODOT’s ADA/504 Capital Implementation Plan ...................................................................... 13
Summary of Facilities-Related Accomplishments ................................................................. 13
Facilities Improvement Schedule and Long Range Follow Up: .................................................. 15
Pedestrian Facilities / Public Rights-of-Way ......................................................................... 15
ADA Assets in the Rights-of-Way Composition ....................................................................... 15
Previous Practices and Policy ........................................................................................ 16
Data Collection: ADA Assets in the Rights of-Way .................................................................. 17
Initial Asset Inspection/Assessment ................................................................................. 18
Methodology and Improvement Strategies ........................................................................... 22
External Agency Coordination ......................................................................................... 23
Public Outreach ........................................................................................................... 23
Public Notice of ADA Requirements and Grievance Procedure ................................................... 25
Progress Monitoring and Transition Plan Management ............................................................. 25
ODOT’s Training and Monitoring of Local Sub-recipients for ADA Compliance ................................ 25
Formal Adoption of ADA Transition Plan .............................................................................. 27
Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................... 28
Contact Information ...................................................................................................... 30
ADA Title II Coordinator & Transition Plan Implementation Coordinator ........................................ 30
Rights-of-Way Subject Matter Experts: ............................................................................... 30
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
3
Facilities Subject Matter Experts: ..................................................................................... 30
Resources ................................................................................................................... 31
Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................... 32
Attachments: ............................................................................................................... 34
Attachment 1: ODOT’s District Map with addresses ................................................................ 34
Attachment 2: List of disability related service organizations and stakeholders............................... 35
Attachment 3: ODOT’s Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form .......................................... 38
Attachment 4: ODOT’s Facilities Detailed Summary Report ....................................................... 40
Attachment 5: ODOT’s Right-of-Way Detailed Summary Report .................................................. 47
ODOT’s Curb Ramps Detailed Summary Report ................................................................... 47
ODOT’s Sidewalks Detailed Summary Report ...................................................................... 50
ODOT’s Push Button Structures Detailed Summary Report ...................................................... 52
ODOT’s Push Button Detailed Summary Report ................................................................... 54
ODOT’s Accessible On Street Parking Detailed Summary Report ............................................... 56
Attachment 6: ODOT’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy ............................................ 57
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
4
ODI MISSION:
To foster fairness, opportunity, and equality for all employees
as well as the employees of our consultants and contractors.
ODI VISION:
To set new standards of excellence in opportunity, diversity,
and inclusion among all DOTs and State Agencies.
ODOT’s Mission and Vision ODOT’s Guiding Principles
Division of Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) Mission & Vision
To provide easy conveyance of
people and goods from place
to place, we will:
Take care of what we have;
Make our system work better;
Improve safety;
Enhance capacity.
A long-term, reliable,
professional and highly
productive organization.
O U R M I S S I O N
O U R V I S I O N
We will serve, innovate, and communicate
with purpose.
We will be productive, lean, efficient
and effective.
We will utilize the public resources entrusted to
us by satisfying the State's transportation needs.
We will be the standard of excellence for
winter maintenance.
We will create a working environment based on
trust and mutual respect.
We will value the diversity of
all ODOT people.
We will work together — one team:
the Ohio Department of Transportation.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
5
Brief Overview of ODOT:
In 1905, the state of Ohio created the Department of Highways to address the advent of the car and the need for
roads to get people from place to place. In 1972, state leadership recognized that transportation had evolved into a
multi-modal system and created the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), an agency whose purpose grew
from highway maintenance to planning for the future of transportation.
With a mission to provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place, ODOT is responsible for
maintaining one of the largest transportation network in the nation which includes:
• the 4th largest interstate systems with over 8,000 lanes miles
• over 43,000 miles of highway, which includes U.S. and State Routes outside of municipalities
• the nation’s 2nd largest total number of bridges at 27,345
ODOT’s activities encompass all 88 counties in the state of Ohio. These counties are broken into 12 districts
statewide. Team members in ODOT’s 12 District Offices are responsible for planning, engineering, and maintaining
the state transportation system in their regions. Their work includes cooperating and coordinating with local
governments and transportation partners. Each district also represents and communicates the activities, views,
and policies of the Department with representatives of local, state and federal agencies, elected officials of local,
state, and federal governments, consultants, contractors, vendors, the news media, and the general public. A copy
of ODOT’s most recent District Map with Addresses is included hereto as Attachment 1.
Bowling Green
Lima
Sidney
Lebanon
Delaware
Columbus
Jacksontown
ChillicotheMarietta
Ashland
Garfield Hts.
Akron
NewPhil.
CuyahogaErie
Huron
Lorain
Geauga
Portage
Ashtabula
Trumbull
Medina
Wayne Stark
Mahoning
Holmes
Columbiana
Carroll
Delaware
MarionHardin
Union
Fayette
Knox
Coshocton
Licking
MorganPerry
Fairfield
Hocking
Ross
Pike
Franklin
Scioto
Noble
Guernsey
Harrison
Belmont
Monroe
Athens
Vinton
Meigs
Gallia
Hamilton
ClintonButler
Warren
BrownAdams
Highland
Auglaize
Miami
Shelby
Paulding
Van Wert
Allen
Mercer
Darke
Logan
Champaign
Clark
Preble
Greene
Hancock
Wyandot
Ottawa
Sandusky
Seneca
Wood
Lucas
Williams
Defiance
Henry
Fulton
Putnam
Montgomery
Madison
Pickaway
Clermont
Lawrence
Jackson
Washington
TuscarawasJefferson
Summit
Lake
Richland
Ashland
Crawford
Morrow
Muskingum
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
6
Introduction
Transition Plan Need and Purpose
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against individuals on the
basis of disability. It was enacted on July 26, 1990 and was amended in 2008 with the ADA Amendments Act. The
ADA consists of five titles outlining protections in the following areas:
I. Employment II. State and local government services III. Public accommodations IV. Telecommunications V. Miscellaneous Provisions
Title II of the ADA pertains to the programs, activities and services provided by public entities. ODOT must comply
with this section of the Act, as it specifically applies to public service agencies. Title II of the ADA states “no
qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be
denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by
any such entity.” (42 USC Sec. 12132; 28 CFR Sec. 35.130)
As required by Title II of the ADA (28 CFR Part 35 Sec. 35.105 and Sec. 35.150), ODOT has conducted a self-
evaluation of its services, programs, activities, and facilities on public property and within public rights-of-way;
and has developed this Transition Plan detailing the methods to be used to ensure compliance with ADA
accessibility requirements.
This 2018 Transition Plan is an update to both ODOT’s 2012 and 2014 ADA Transition Plans, is a living document
that will receive routine and periodic updates and serves as a supplement to ODOT’s 2010 and 2018 Self-
Evaluations, as required.
ADA and its Relationship to Other Laws
Title II of the ADA is companion legislation to two previous federal statutes and regulations: the Architectural
Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 is a Federal law that requires facilities designed, built, altered or leased with
Federal funds to be accessible. The Architectural Barriers Act marks one of the first efforts to ensure access to the
built environment.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a Federal law that protects qualified individuals from
discrimination based on their disability. The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers and
organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department or agency. Title II of the ADA
extended this coverage to all state and local government entities, regardless of whether they receive federal
funding or not.
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
7
Agency Requirements
Under Title II, ODOT must meet these general requirements:
• Must operate its programs so that, when viewed in their entirety, the programs are accessible to and
useable by individuals with disabilities [28 CFR Sec. 35.150].
• May not refuse to allow a person with a disability to participate in a service, program, or activity simply
because the person has a disability [28 CFR Sec. 35.130 (a)].
• Must make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, and procedures that deny equal access to
individuals with disabilities unless a fundamental alteration in the program would result [28 CFR Sec.
35.130(b)(7)].
• May not provide services or benefits to individuals with disabilities through programs that are separate or
different unless the separate or different measures are necessary to ensure that benefits and services are
equally effective [28 CFR Sec. 35.130(b)(iv) & (d)].
• Must take appropriate steps to ensure that communications with applicants, participants, and members of
the public with disabilities are as effective as communications with others [29 CFR Sec. 35.160(a)].
• Must designate at least one responsible employee to coordinate ADA compliance [28 CFR Sec. 35.107(a)].
This person is typically referred to as the ADA Coordinator. The public entity must provide the ADA
Coordinator's name, office address, and telephone number to all interested individuals [28 CFR Sec.
35.107(a)].
• Must provide notice of ADA requirements. All public entities, regardless of size, must provide information
about the rights and protections of Title II to applicants, participants, beneficiaries, employees, and other
interested persons [28 CFR Sec. 35.106]. The notice must include the identification of the employee
serving as the ADA Coordinator and must provide this information on an ongoing basis [28 CFR Sec.
104.8(a)].
• Must establish a grievance procedure. Public entities must adopt and publish grievance procedures
providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints [28 CFR Sec. 35.107(b)]. This requirement
provides for a timely resolution of all problems or conflicts related to ADA compliance before they escalate
to litigation and/or the federal complaint process.
Designation of Responsibility
In accordance with 28 CFR 35.107(a) & 28 CFR 35.150(d)(3), ODOT has designated the following person within the
agency’s Division of Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ODI) in its Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) to serve as
its ADA Title II Coordinator & Transition Plan Implementation Coordinator1, which oversee the State’s policies and
procedures, monitors the State’s progress, and manages and reviews updates of this document:
Sarah E. Wade, ADA/504 Program Manager
Office of Equal Opportunity, 1980 West Broad Street, Mail Stop 3270, Columbus, Ohio 43223
ADA Accommodation Line: 614-387-0771
614-466-3979 | [email protected]
The Ohio Department of Transportation, Division of Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion
1 Hereafter referred to as ODOT’s ADA Title II Coordinator
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
8
Self-Evaluation
Overview
Under Title II of the ADA (28 CFR Sec. 35.105), public entities are required to perform a self-evaluation of their
current services, policies, and practices with regard to accessibility. The goal of the self-evaluation is to verify that,
in managing its programs and facilities, the agency is providing accessibility and not adversely affecting the full
participation of individuals with disabilities.
The intent of the ADA self-evaluation is to review the agency’s entire public program, including all facilities on
public property and within public rights-of-way, in order to identify any obstacles or barriers to accessibility that
need to be addressed. The general categories of items to be evaluated include:
• Communications, Information & Facility Signage.
• Building Facilities – these include offices, garages and other types of buildings.
• Pedestrian Facilities (Pedestrian Circulation Routes / Pedestrian Access Routes) – these include sidewalks,
curb ramps, pedestrian traffic control signals and structures, crosswalks, refuge islands, and on-street
parking that are located within the State rights-of-way.
Public entities are required to provide an opportunity for interested persons, including individuals with disabilities
or organizations representing individuals with disabilities, to participate in the self-evaluation process by
submitting comments [28 CFR Sec. 35.105(b)].
Furthermore, a public entity that employs 50 or more persons is required, for at least three years following the
completion of the self-evaluation, to maintain on file and make available for public inspection:
• A list of the interested persons consulted;
• A description of areas examined, and any problems identified; and,
• A description of any modifications made.
Process & Findings
In March 2008, ODOT first began working on the process of conducting an ADA Self-Evaluation to assist in
developing a Transition Plan that addressed each area of ADA compliance. As part of that process, in September
2009, ODOT finalized its strategic plan on how it intended to conduct the ADA Self-Evaluation and the subsequent
Transition Plan. A link to ODOT’s 2009 ADA Self-Evaluation Strategic Plan is provided herein: ODOT's 2009 ADA
Self-Evaluation Strategic Plan. The strategic plan identified how ODOT would evaluate its public facilities, which
included rest areas, its pedestrian-related assets in the rights of-way, and its employment practices.
Subsequently, in 2010, ODOT completed and published its first ADA/504 Self-Evaluation. The Self-Evaluation
included both assets in the rights of-way and its physical facilities. A link to ODOT’s 2010 ADA Self-Evaluation is
provided herein: ODOT's 2010 ADA Self-Evaluation.
In 2012, ODOT completed and published its first ADA/504 Transition Plan. A link to ODOT’s 2012 ADA/504
Transition Plan is provided herein: ODOT's 2012 ADA/504 Transition Plan. Thereafter in 2014, ODOT completed
and published an ADA/504 Transition Plan Update. A link to ODOT’s 2014 ADA/504 Transition Plan Update is
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
9
provided herein: ODOT’s 2014 ADA/504 Transition Plan Update. Both the 2012 and 2014 Transition Plans
included identification of the physical barriers that limited the accessibility to ODOT’s facilities to individuals with
disabilities.
Additionally, in April 2018, ODOT completed a second more comprehensive ADA/504 Self-Evaluation that utilized
enhanced data collection methods. A link to ODOT’s April 2018 ADA Self-Evaluation which includes detailed
inventories and findings from this review are provided herein: ODOTs 2018 Self-Evaluation. As required, ODOT
compiled a list of stakeholders and disseminated its 2018 Self-Evaluation to them requesting feedback and input,
as well as posted it on the Ohio LTAP’s webpage. ODOT’s ADA Title II Coordinator received a limited amount of
comments and/or suggestions in relationship to the 2018 Self-Evaluation and those items, as applicable, were
addressed and incorporated into this document. Again, as required, this document will be sent to ODOT’s list of
stakeholders for public comment and posted on ODOT’s website. A copy of ODOT’s list of disability-related service
organizations/stakeholders is included hereto as Attachment 2.
An important component of the self-evaluation process is the identification of obstacles or barriers to accessibility,
and the corresponding modifications that will be needed to remedy these items. The following sections provide a
summary of improvements that have already been made, and obstacles that the agency plans to address as part of
this Transition Plan.
Communications, Information & Facility Signage
Title II of the ADA includes the following requirements regarding Communications.
General (28 CFR Sec. 35.160)
• A public entity shall take appropriate steps to ensure that communications with applicants, participants,
and members of the public with disabilities are as effective as communications with others.
• A public entity shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual
with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, a service, program, or
activity conducted by a public entity.
• In determining what type of auxiliary aid and service is necessary, a public entity shall give primary
consideration to the requests of the individual with disabilities.
Information and Signage (28 CFR Sec. 35.163)
• A public entity shall ensure that interested persons, including persons with impaired vision or hearing, can
obtain information as to the existence and location of accessible services, activities, and facilities.
• A public entity shall provide signage at all inaccessible entrances to each of its facilities, directing users to
an accessible entrance or to a location at which they can obtain information about accessible facilities. The
international symbol for accessibility shall be used at each accessible entrance of a facility.
In accordance with the ADA, ODOT has taken steps to ensure that communication efforts with internal and external
stakeholders with disabilities are effective. This includes provision of auxiliary aids (e.g., sign language
interpreters, large print text, etc.) and notification that these aids are available upon request as required by 28 CFR
35.160(a) and (b)(1), 28 CFR 35.163(a) and 49 CFR 27.7(c)C.
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
10
ODOT has conducted a detailed evaluation of its communications, information, and facility signage with regard to
the ADA Title II requirements and has made adjustments where needed. ODOT will continue to monitor these
items as they are modified and changed, adjust as needed, and in response to requests. In addition, ODOT is
currently undergoing substantial modifications and an overall upgrade to its website content. ODOT is taking steps
to ensure the solutions provided will afford an increased level of accessibility to individuals with hearing or visual
impairments.
In recent years, ODOT has updated signage at numerous locations across the state in our facilities; including Rest
Areas, Full-Service Maintenance Facilities, and the District Offices. In addition, ODOT has worked to review all its
policies to ensure they are inclusive. In addition, ODOT has recently updated its ADA Request for Reasonable
Accommodation form for applicants and employees to a more clear and concise format and also created a
dedicated ADA Accommodation phone line. A copy of the ADA Request for Reasonable Accommodation form for
applicants and employees is attached hereto as Attachment 3.
In addition, ODOT routinely includes written notification about the accommodation process to its applicants for
employment, communicates in all materials to participants of ODOT’s programs and services, includes the topic in
its internal training for employees, includes material and discussion on the accommodation process during in-
depth training for managers and supervisors, and posts notices in all ODOT locations as required.
Each year, ODOT individually evaluates requests from applicants and employees in a timely manner. These
requests vary from requests related to interviewing, employment application processing, pre-employment testing,
ongoing testing post-hire, physical and/or structural alteration requests, workspace equipment, accessible parking
related issues, and other employment related accommodation requests. These requests are all individually
evaluated as part of the required interactive process; however, these records are confidential due to the included
medical information and privacy-related concerns.
Building Facilities and Related Parking Lots/Facilities
Facility Composition:
ODOT owns and operates over 1,600 buildings throughout the state of Ohio. These buildings serve several
functions falling into three major categories:
• Office Buildings including the buildings located on the Central Office Complex located in Columbus,
as well as the 12 District Headquarter buildings located throughout the entire state,
• Full Service Maintenance Facilities (County Garages) and Outposts
• Roadside Rest Areas
The buildings are located throughout Ohio and are managed by the Department’s Facility Management offices
located at Central Office Headquarters and each District Headquarters. Each building has been and continues to be
designed to the standards and guidelines in existence at the time of its construction. In addition, all regularly
scheduled renovation efforts of ODOT facilities incorporate the 2010 ADA Standard for Accessible Design elements.
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
11
For example, in FY17, five new Full Service
Maintenance Facilities were constructed, and
one Rest Area was renovated; six Full Service
Maintenance Facilities were in the construction
phase, as well as ten others were in the design
stage. In FY18, four new Full Service
Maintenance Facilities and two rest areas were
constructed; and thirteen Full Service
Maintenance Facilities were in the construction
phase. These facilities will include all required
ADA design standards.
The table below illustrates the breakdown of type, quantity, and approximate square footage of ODOT’s buildings
with public access.
ODOT Facilities Summary
Type Quantity Approximate Sq. Footage
Central Office Complex 1 576,973 District Headquarters 12 1,842,588
Full Service Maintenance Facilities 105 2,090,895
Outposts & Yards 104 1,481,2002
Roadside Rest Areas 85 173,112
Total Approximate Square Footage 6,164,768
Roadside Rest Areas
Roadside Rest Areas were instituted 80 years ago to provide the travelling public with parking and restroom
facilities located directly on the roadway system. Today, ODOT maintains and operates 85 rest areas on interstate,
state, and U.S. routes. In fiscal year 2016, the cost of operating ODOT’s rest areas was over $15 million. In addition,
since 2011, ODOT has spent over $21 million dollars on overall renovations to 44 Roadside Rest Area locations. A
breakdown of Roadside Rest Area types is included below and a map of ODOT’s Roadside Rest Areas locations.
Roadside Rest Areas as of December 17, 2018
Type Quantity Total
Modern3 79
Primitive4 7
85
2 As a note, the total approximate square footage was included for Outposts and Yards; however, these locations do not have public access. 3 Modern Rest Areas generally include full functioning flush-style restroom facilities, with running water, hand washing sinks, and water fountains. 4 Primitive Rest Areas generally include antiquated small wooden, non-flush privies, and they are in very limited and restricted use.
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
12
Facilities Data Collection and Assessment Results
ODOT has again conducted individual detailed accessibility evaluations of each of its building facilities with public
access and related parking lots/areas, based on the ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities publication and the 2010
ADA Standards for Accessible Design. During the Summer of 2017 through Spring of 2018, ODOT conducted, with
the help of a consultant, individual detailed physical assessments at each of its 88 full service maintenance
facilities, all 12 District Headquarters, and its Central Office locations, as well as rest areas. ODOT’s outposts and
yards do not have public access and therefore were not included in the accessibility assessments.
The accessibility barriers/issues identified as currently existing were reviewed and ranked in order of priority for
improvement: High, Moderate, and Low. These priority levels were based upon design standards, guidance from
the U.S. Department of Justice, availability of comparable compliant assets in close proximity, and ease of
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
13
correction of deficiencies, meaning if an item is not necessarily a high priority item, but it is something that is easily
correctable, it was also given an increased priority for correction. A summary of these assessment findings is
included below and the detailed summary findings from these assessments are provided hereto as Attachment 4.
ODOT’s ADA/504 Capital Implementation Plan
Each district and Central Office facilities department is responsible for budgeting and correcting their known
deficiencies. However, as previously discussed, in Fiscal Years 2017, 2018, and 2019, ODOT Executive Leadership
approved the creation of the ADA Capital Improvement Budget of $2 million dollars each fiscal year to utilize on
ADA stand-alone projects. To date, $6 million dollars has been allocated for ADA stand-alone deficiency correction
projects, to which $3.1 million dollars has been utilized toward ADA deficiency correction projects statewide, and
another $1 million in ADA-related enhancement projects are currently in process.
Summary of Facilities-Related Accomplishments
In recent years, ODOT has implemented hundreds of accessibility improvements to its building facilities. These
accessibility-related improvements have made our buildings more accessible for members of the public as well as
our internal staff. A few examples of those improvements are as follows:
• More than 35 restrooms received ADA-related upgrades across the state
• Six completely new ADA-compliant restrooms were added at locations across the state
• At least 18 rest areas were renovated to meet or exceed ADA specifications
• Curb ramps and sidewalks at more than 16 ODOT building locations were revised to meet or exceed ADA
specifications
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
14
Facility Summaries taken from ODOT’s Facilities & Equipment Management Annual Report 2017-18:
District 1:
Remodeled two rest areas in Wyandot county on U.S. 23, using a combination ADA and district funds. The
majority of the funding came from the Central Office ADA fund which allowed us to bring these sites up to ADA
standards. They were in great need of updating and accessible items. The district has performed many ADA
upgrades in the counties and at various rest areas. -Tony Lotz, District 1 Facilities Program Administrator
District 2:
Meeting the ADA standards is also a high priority in District 2. We recently completed a renovation of the
Ottawa and Henry county facilities to bring the public facing areas up to compliance. We also added two
restrooms to the Lobby of the District HQ that meet ADA standards. The process involved hiring an architect to
develop plans and submit to the department of commerce for approval. - Greg Strausbaugh, District 2
Facilities Program Administrator
District 5:
District 5 Headquarters restroom renovation to ADA standards. - Bob Roahrig, District 5 Facilities Program
Administrator
District 6:
We are currently upgrading all of the District Headquarters’ restrooms. A contractor added a special coating
to the walls and floors that will modernize the look of the restrooms. Our Facilities staff upgraded the fixtures
and stalls to meet ADA standards. - Karl Newman, District 6 Facilities Program Administrator
District 8:
Repaired and replaced the front entrance and handicap ramp to meet the ADA requirements. Installed
automatic sliding doors to the first-floor rest rooms. Installed 2 AutoGates at the Headquarters. Replaced all
the door hardware in the office building to lever locks per ADA requirements. - Bob Montgomery, District 8
Facilities Program Administrator
District 9:
Renovated the bathroom at the White Oak Outpost. Jackson County Men’s restroom remodel to meet ADA
standards, upgrades to parking lot, signs, curb cut, and sidewalk to meet ADA compliance. Renovated
restroom at Wheelersburg Outpost. Remodeled restrooms in Facility Department Building. Remodeled
restrooms in Body Shop Building. New door hardware placed in main Headquarters building to meet ADA
compliance guidelines. Various ADA upgrades in main Headquarters building including railing, water
fountains, cane detection, etc.- Edward Cox, District 9 Facilities Program Administrator
Central Office Complex:
Projects to increase the accessibility of our Central Office facilities have been underway for the majority of
2017‐18. The projects undertaken include the installation of proper crosswalks, curb cuts, restroom
accessories, and door and lock hardware. Also, the addition of ADA-compliant unisex restrooms is currently in
process at both the Don Scott Aviation facility as well as the Sign Shop. - Todd Efkeman, Central Office
Facilities Program Administrator
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
15
Facilities Improvement Schedule and Long Range Follow Up:
Moving forward, ODOT plans to implement improvements for the remaining items that have been identified as
potential obstacles to accessibility. Those items will be incorporated into each District’s work plans and tracked
until completion. In addition, ODOT will continue to evaluate the accessibility of its locations when changes occur.
When deficiencies are discovered, they will be addressed and incorporated into each District’s work plan.
In order to demonstrate a continuous long-term assurance of compliance and to ensure that improvements to
existing buildings are being tracked, reviewed, and included into work plans, the Office of Facilities Operations
Management has incorporated a monitoring and tracking system to ensure that District Facility Management
Offices are fulfilling obligations for completing ADA maintenance improvement projects identified during the
assessments. Any item designated as infeasible will be given an increased focus on elimination during any future
capital projects at that location. New buildings and/or major renovations will be fully ADA compliant. Next steps
are to identify and instill a long-term sustainable data collection system for ADA-related deficiencies and
corrections. In addition, ODOT will continue training Facilities staff on ADA regulations, requirements, and best
practices in order to continue improving the accessibility of ODOT’s building and facilities. Lastly, reporting on
ODOT’s facility accessibility and continued barrier removal efforts will be updated periodically, but no less than
every three years as required by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Pedestrian Facilities / Public Rights-of-Way
ODOT’s Office of Roadway Engineering (ORE) and District Engineering Staff across the state worked in conjunction
with OEO to develop and update ODOT’s self-evaluations and transition plans. ORE assisted in accomplishing this
by updating the public rights-of-way standard drawings, specifications, and ensuring all ADA-related requirements
are reflected and included in ODOT’s projects and plans. ORE and ODOT’s District Engineering Staff review all
plans submitted to ODOT for requirements to ensure that plans received from local governments include the
appropriate ADA-related requirements in their projects as well.
ADA Assets in the Rights-of-Way Composition
Because Ohio is a home-rule state5, there are many other agencies that have responsibility for pedestrian facilities
within the State of Ohio. ODOT recognizes that a majority of curb barriers, non-compliant curb ramps, and
inaccessible pedestrian corridors are not geographically located within its jurisdiction but within the jurisdiction
of cities, municipalities, and other local governments. The following rights-of-way portion of this Transition Plan
identifies the locations of ODOT’s ADA-related pedestrian facilities within its jurisdiction of the public rights-of-
way, outside of incorporated areas. In addition, this plan addresses the conditions of these assets and
5 Under the Ohio Constitution, municipal corporations such as cities and villages have been afforded the power to govern themselves in local municipal matters, which includes the construction and maintenance of roadways within their jurisdictions. ODOT does not have the authority to conduct maintenance or construction activities on roadways within the jurisdiction of a municipal corporation without express permission by the municipality to do so.
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
16
subsequently prioritizes the scheduling and construction of ADA-compliant replacement features. The ADA assets
that are found in ODOT’s jurisdiction are as follows:
• Curb Cuts and Curb Ramps
• Pedestrian Push Button Structures/Pedestals
• Pedestrian Push Buttons
• Marked Pedestrian Crosswalks
• Accessible On-Street Parking
• Refuge Islands
Previous Practices and Policy
Since the adoption of the ADA, ODOT continually strives to provide accessible pedestrian features as part of the
agency’s capital improvement projects. As additional information was made available regarding the methods of
providing accessible pedestrian features, ODOT updated its procedures to accommodate these methods and
published its Curb Ramp Policy, which it continues to update periodically as needed.
ODOT’s goal is to continue to provide accessible pedestrian design features as part of its capital improvement
projects. ODOT has adopted the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, as well as the Proposed Guidelines for
Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (PROWAG), and incorporated these guidelines in its policies and
procedures. These policies and procedures will be kept up-to-date with nationwide and local best management
practices.
ODOT will evaluate and respond to all accessibility improvement requests. Accessibility improvements will be
scheduled consistent with transportation priorities. ODOT will continue to coordinate with external agencies and
local municipalities to ensure that all new or altered pedestrian facilities within the State of Ohio are ADA
compliant to the maximum extent feasible.
Maintenance of pedestrian facilities within the public rights-of-way will continue to follow the policies set forth by
ODOT policy and all applicable State and Federal laws. A copy of ODOT’s curb ramp policy is included hereto: ODOT
Curb Ramp Policy 21-003(P). Specific requests for accessibility improvements can be submitted to ODOT’s ADA
Title II Coordinator:
Sarah E. Wade, ADA/504 Program Manager
Office of Equal Opportunity, 1980 West Broad Street, Mail Stop 3270, Columbus, Ohio 43223
614-466-3979 | [email protected]
ADA Accommodation Line: 614-387-0771
The Ohio Department of Transportation, Division of Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Other examples of important communication items/devices include Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) used at intersections, and signs, pavement markings, and other traffic control devices used to provide advance warning and positive guidance in the vicinity of construction, maintenance, or utility work areas/zones that impact sidewalks, crosswalks or other pedestrian access routes. The Pedestrian
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
17
Checklist and Considerations for Temporary Traffic Control Zones provides an overview of pedestrian-related considerations to enhance safety and accessibility for these types of situations.
Data Collection: ADA Assets in the Rights of-Way
ODOT’s Division of Planning created a mobile application, Collector: ADA Rights of Way (Collector: ADA/ROW) that
was used to collect the data points and subsequently conduct individual physical assessment of each of ODOT’s
ADA-related assets in the rights of way.
As was previously discussed in ODOT’s 2018 ADA Self-Evaluation Update, first, ODOT’s Office of Asset Inventory
and Systems Integration and Technical Services teams built a web application to gather and capture ADA/504
ROW-related asset physical locations prior to the development of the ROW module of the Collector application.
The GIS team manually collected aerial data for each asset and this data was loaded into the Collector: ADA/ROW
application once it was ready for testing and further deployment. The application was then used in the field for
ODOT staff members to conduct physical field assessments and reviews of each and every ADA-related asset in
ODOT’s rights-of-way.
As required by regulation as part of the self-evaluation process, ODOT conducted an inventory and evaluation of
pedestrian facilities within its public rights-of-way, outside of incorporated areas. This process included an on-site
physical inspection of each attribute or element of each individual intersection and entering that assessment data
into the application. The following individual attributes assessed consisted of the following asset types and
descriptions:
ADA Ramps: Each ADA ramp location was individually assessed. Those assessments included evaluation of each
ramp’s top and bottom landing size and slopes, ramp width, running and cross slopes, flare slope, lips and bevels,
gutter slopes, and detectable warning devices.
Accessible On-Street Parking: Each accessible on-street parking location was individually assessed that are
located inside of ODOT’s jurisdiction, outside of incorporated areas.
Marked Pedestrian Crosswalks: Each marked pedestrian crosswalk location was individually captured. However,
there is no criteria for evaluation in the regulations for marked crosswalks. As such, only locations and
photographs were captured.
Pedestrian Refuge Islands: Each pedestrian refuge island location was individually assessed. Those assessments
included evaluation of each refuge island’s width, length, cross slopes, and detectable warning devices.
Sidewalks/Pedestrian Routes: Each of ODOT’s existing sidewalk locations was individually assessed.
Those assessments included evaluation of each for condition, width, and cross slopes.
Pedestal Structures/Pedestrian Buttons: Each pedestrian refuge island locations were individually assessed to
determine the accessibility of each pedestrian button and structure, if present.
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
18
Initial Asset Inspection/Assessment
These assessments were completed by ODOT staff members during the Summer and Fall of 2018 using the
Collector: ADA/ROW application. Various ODOT staff members (e.g., Transportation Engineers, College Interns,
Transportation Technicians, Highway Technicians, etc.) from all 12 districts were brought to Central Office for
standardized training, given instruction, a user manual, and asked to complete the assessments in a short 90-day
period across the state. Over 13,000 individual assets were visited, measured, assessed, photographed, and
inventoried during this time period.
The intuitive part of the application is that it was built so a non-ADA expert could utilize the application by taking a
few measurements and entering those measurements into the mobile device. The program then makes the
determination if the asset is in compliance with the regulations or contains deficiencies that need scheduled for
correction. Collector: ADA/ROW was built with local governments/sub-recipients in mind. As such, it is ODOT’s
intent to make Collector: ADA/ROW available to local governments to use for their data collection and assessment
efforts in the near future to help locals address their responsibilities under the ADA/504.
A few examples from the Collector: ADA/ROW application are included below:
Example 1 of the
Collector:
ADA/ROW
application web
application.
This graphic
demonstrates
the types of
assets collected
by color, and the
assets status-
meaning the red
box around the
asset signifies
that is has some
element that is
deficient
according to ADA
standards.
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
19
Example 3 of the
Collector:
ADA/ROW
application web
application.
These graphics
demonstrate the
types of specific
attributes collected
for curb ramps, for
example, and the
picture collected.
Example 2 of the
Collector:
ADA/ROW
application web
application.
This graphic
demonstrates
the locations of
crosswalks
within ODOTs
jurisdiction
statewide.
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
20
In addition, the Collector: ADA/ROW application has a dashboard feature that enables users to track their progress.
The Collector: ADA/ROW application also has capability to produce reports detailing the assets collected:
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
21
A detailed summary of ODOT’s pedestrian facilities within its rights-of-way is provided hereto as Attachment 5. A
summary of ODOT’s assessment findings is included below:
Asset Type Statewide Total Percentage
Crosswalks 1407
On Street Parking 3
Compliant 2 67%
Non-Compliant 1 33%
Priority Rating High 0 0%
Medium 1 100%
Low 0 0%
Refuge Islands 78
Compliant 57 73%
Non-Compliant 21 37%
Priority Rating High 7 33%
Medium 14 67%
Low 0 0%
Push Buttons 1622
Compliant 940 58%
Non-Compliant 682 42%
Priority Rating High 180 26%
Medium 227 33%
Low 275 40%
Sidewalks 3425
Compliant 1415 41%
Non-Compliant 2010 59%
Priority Rating High 423 21%
Medium 1175 58%
Low 412 20%
Curb Ramps 4061
Compliant 1206 30%
Non-Compliant 2855 70%
Priority Rating High 898 31%
Medium 889 31%
Low 1068 37%
Push Button Structures 1439
Compliant 114 8%
Non-Compliant 1325 92%
Priority Rating High 462 35%
Medium 401 30%
Low 376 28%
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
22
Methodology and Improvement Strategies
ODOT will continue to utilize several methods for upgrading pedestrian facilities to current ADA standards. The
first and most comprehensive method is through scheduled street, road, highway, and interstate improvement
projects. All pedestrian facilities impacted by these projects will be upgraded to current ADA accessibility
standards as per ODOT policy and Federal Regulations.
Another method is through specific sidewalk and ADA accessibility improvement projects that are identified
individually. These projects will be incorporated into the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) on a case-by-case
basis as determined by ODOT staff and as funding is available.
A detailed evaluation of the pedestrian facilities with accessibility features located within ODOT’s right-of-way will
be updated periodically, but no less than every three years as requested by Ohio Division, Federal Highway
Administration (Ohio FHWA).
In addition, ODOT is currently analyzing the data from the recently completed assessments of its assets in the
rights-of-way. Some issues were recognized, and some trends have already been identified in the data. As a result,
ODOT is working on an outcome-oriented approach and focusing on a next level plan to address the trends and
issues found.
For some assets, a large percent of deficient items with a high priority for correction were found. As such, ODOT is
working on a plan that includes the consideration of additional field reviews of those deficient assets. The intent of
this outcome-oriented potential plan is to: (1) verify the field data for accuracy, (2) determine if one of ODOT’s
Standard Construction Design (SCD) ramps and/or pedestrian structures/pedestrian buttons are adequate, (3) if a
SCD is not adequate or adaptable, design acceptable curb ramp/pedestal for intersection, (4) create exception
documentation process for design and utilize Collector: ADA/ROW application capabilities, (5) consider creating a
work plan to identify the need to have survey data available for ramp locations earlier in the construction and
design process so there is time for the data to be gathered. In addition, ODOT has identified a need to update some
of its manuals and design reference materials to ensure a greater level of understanding and application of the ADA
requirements in construction.
And lastly, ODOT is currently working on creating a task order for a consultant to evaluate ODOT’s highest
concentration of deficient assets (narrowed to three counties) with high priority levels for correction in order to
determine accuracy of the data, research potential corrections, and estimate the potential cost for correction
methods.
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
23
External Agency Coordination
As previously mentioned, because Ohio is a home-rule state, there are many other agencies that have responsibility
for pedestrian facilities within the State of Ohio. ODOT recognizes that a majority of curb barriers, non-compliant
curb ramps, and inaccessible pedestrian corridors are not geographically located within its jurisdiction but rather
within the jurisdiction of cities, municipalities, and other local governments. As such, ODOT has resolutely
encouraged all local communities to develop and to adhere to their own transition plan to ensure their compliance
with the ADA as a sub-recipient of federal funding through ODOT. ODOT coordinates with those municipalities,
regional planning commissions, and other agencies to assist with identifying and facilitating elimination of
accessibility barriers along their routes and has created and provided a tool-kit for locals to assist in these efforts.
Further discussion of ODOT’s coordination can be found below in the section entitled: ODOT’s Training and
Monitoring of Local Sub-recipients for ADA Compliance.
Training is an important tool for ensuring compliance with ADA requirements. ADA Coordinators are responsible
for identifying resources and opportunities for agency employees at various levels to receive ADA-related training
appropriate to their job functions. ODOT’s ADA/504 Coordinator has established and continues to provide in-
person training to ODOT employees, numerous Local Public Agencies (LPAs), Metropolitan Planning Organizations
(MPOs), Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs), consultants, and contractors on their
responsibilities under the ADA/504 across the state.
During the period of January 2015 thru December 2018, ODOT’s ADA/504 Title II Coordinator has facilitated
and/or participated in more than 45 training sessions on responsibilities under the ADA and Section 504. ODOT’s
Local Technical Assistance Program office routinely offers training classes for ODOT employees as well as LPAs,
MPOs, RTPOs, consultants, and contractors including; Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility (2-day class),
Design of ADA Curb Ramps, and ADA Self-Evaluations/Transition Plans and Overview of Elements of Public Right-of-
Way Accessibility.
Public Outreach
ODOT recognizes public participation is an important component in the development of this transition plan. Input
from the community has been gathered and used to help define priority areas for improvements within ODOT’s
jurisdiction. ODOT compiled a list of stakeholders and disseminated its 2018 Self-Evaluation to them as well as
posting it on the Ohio LTAP’s webpage. As previously mentioned, ODOT’s ADA Title II Coordinator received a
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
24
limited number of comments and/or suggestions regarding the self-evaluation and those items, as applicable, were
addressed and incorporated into this document. This document will also be sent to ODOT’s list of stakeholders and
posted on its website and available for public comment. See Attachment 2.
Because ODOT has recently undergone an immense digital inventory collection effort, including digitally collecting
and physically verifying each of its ADA-related assets in the public rights-of way by way of its mobile application,
Collector: ADA/ROW, ODOT also realized it needed a way in which to share the ADA/ROW-related data with the
public. As such, ODOT created an ADA ROW Map Viewer within its Transportation Information Mapping System
(TIMS). Within this application, the user has the ability to locate, view, filter, apply data overlays, regionalize, and
analyze the data available. A screenshot of the TIMS ADA/ROW Map viewer is included below:
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
25
Public Notice of ADA Requirements and Grievance Procedure
Under the ADA, each agency is required to publish its responsibilities regarding ADA compliance. A copy of ODOT’s
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy 36-003(P) is provided herein and included as Attachment 6.
If users of ODOT’s facilities and services believe the agency has not provided a reasonable accommodation, they
have the right to file a grievance and/or complaint. In accordance with 28 CFR Sec. 35.107(b), ODOT has
developed a grievance procedure for the purpose of achieving prompt and equitable resolution of citizens’
complaints or concerns. A copy of the complaint form is included herein.
In addition, as previously discussed, specific requests for accessibility improvements, complaints, and/or
grievances can be submitted by contacting ODOT’s ADA Title II Coordinator:
Sarah E. Wade, ADA/504 Program Manager
Office of Equal Opportunity, 1980 West Broad Street, Mail Stop 3270, Columbus, Ohio 43223
614-466-3979 | [email protected]
ADA Accommodation Line: 614-387-0771
Progress Monitoring and Transition Plan Management
This Transition Plan is considered a living document that will continue to be updated as conditions within the State
of Ohio and, superficially, the conditions within ODOT’s jurisdiction evolve. The initial schedule is to formally
review and update the complete document (main body and appendices) at least once every three years as required
by FHWA. Updates to the reporting and/or attachments may be made more frequently as needed. Any substantive
updates to the main body of this document will include a public comment period in accordance with ODOT’s public
outreach efforts.
ODOT recognizes ADA compliance is an ongoing responsibility which will require monitoring to identify future
accessibility issues that may be encountered. For example, facilities that currently meet ADA requirements could
fall out of compliance in the future due to factors such as damage, disrepair, or changes within public rights-of-way
that could create new accessibility obstacles. Therefore, ODOT’s ADA Title II Coordinator will establish an on-
going monitoring/inspection program to ensure facilities continue to comply with ADA requirements. Agency
employees are also encouraged to report any accessibility concerns or deficiencies that are identified.
ODOT’s Training and Monitoring of Local Sub-recipients for ADA Compliance
As discussed in ODOT’s 2018 Self-Evaluation, ODOT conducted a cursory review of its LPAs to gauge their progress
toward ADA/504 compliance (i.e., completion of self-evaluations and transition plans, training needs, etc.). From
that ODOT determined our local partners would benefit from a tool-kit. Some of the items in the tool-kit are: easy
to follow and replicate ADA/504 Transition Plan and Self-Evaluation templates, a revised webinar series with
several modules focused on locals’ responsibilities under the ADA, as well as trainings focused on the newly
created transition plan and self-evaluation templates. The templates focus on the ADA/504 requirements in
programming and services provided, assets in the ROW, as well as the steps to compliance according to the
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
26
regulations. A link to the Ohio LTAP ADA Transition Plan Resources for Local Agencies webpage is provided
herein.
Further, ODOT’s ADA Title II Coordinator established and continues to provide in-person training to numerous
LPAs, MPOs, and RTPOs on their responsibilities under the ADA/504 across the state.
In addition, ODOT secured a consultant to assist with surveying all sub-recipients participating in ODOT’s local
programs. These surveys began in January 2018 and were distributed in conjunction with ODOT’s Title VI
Program surveys. ODOT recently received the survey data and will be utilizing it to further gauge the locals’ level
of compliance, assistance needed, and challenges.
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
27
Formal Adoption of ADA Transition Plan
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
28
Acknowledgements
ODOT’s ADA/504 Coordinator would like to thank the following individuals for their participation and
collaboration in designing, planning, and implementation of the elements and components that go into an ADA
Program as well as a Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan under the ADA/504.
Aisha Powell Assistant Legal Counsel Central Office
Andrew Williams Administrator, Office of Technical Services Central Office
Anthony Clark GIMS Database Administrator Central Office
Carrie Yost Statewide Facilities Administrator Central Office
Charlie Fisher, P.E. Statewide Traffic Operations Engineer Central Office
David Holstein, P.E. Administrator, Office of Roadway
Engineering Central Office
Don Fisher, P.E. Standards and Geometrics Engineers Central Office
John Puente Administrator, Office of Asset Inventory
and Systems Integration Central Office
Katherine Robertson GIS Database Administrator Central Office
Kimberly Watson Administrator, Office of Equal Opportunity Central Office
Kristina Scales Title VI & ADA/504 Specialist Central Office
Michael Weakley GIMS Database Administrator Central Office
Mike Fitch, P.E. LTAP Program Manager Central Office
Stephen Hale GIS Systems Administrator Central Office
Todd Efkeman Facilities Program Manager Central Office
Tyler Bircher Statewide Facilities Support Manager Central Office
Cody Lape TAM Coordinator District 1, Lima, Ohio
Mike Murphy, P.E. Area Engineer District 1, Lima, Ohio
Tony Lotz Facilities Program Manager District 1, Lima, Ohio
Joshua Booher TAM Coordinator District 10, Marietta, Ohio
Rich Oster Facilities Program Manager District 10, Marietta, Ohio
Becky Giague TAM Coordinator District 11, New Philadelphia,
Ohio
Steve Limbacher Facilities Program Manager District 11, New Philadelphia,
Ohio
Tom Vanek Facilities Program Manager District 12, Garfield Heights,
Ohio
Valerie Swancer TAM Coordinator District 12, Garfield Heights,
Ohio
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
29
Ben Cordes TAM Coordinator District 2, Bowling Green, Ohio
Greg Strausbaugh Facilities Program Manager District 2, Bowling Green, Ohio
Jonathan Keller TAM Coordinator District 3, Ashland, Ohio
Richard Feldkamp Facilities Program Manager District 3, Ashland, Ohio
Nathan Crozier Facilities Program Manager District 4, Akron, Ohio
Tom Buckler TAM Coordinator District 4, Akron, Ohio
Bob Roahrig Facilities Program Manager District 5, Jacksontown, Ohio
Cody Gierhart TAM Coordinator District 5, Jacksontown, Ohio
Karl Newman Facilities Program Manager District 6, Delaware, Ohio
Wenqin Chen TAM Coordinator District 6, Delaware, Ohio
Ryan Noll Facilities Program Manager District 7, Sidney, Ohio
Amy Code TAM Coordinator District 7, Sidney, Ohio &
District 8, Lebanon, Ohio
Bob Montgomery Facilities Program Manager District 8, Lebanon, Ohio
Edward Cox Facilities Program Manager District 9, Chillicothe, Ohio
Susan Liggins TAM Coordinator District 9, Chillicothe, Ohio
In addition, ODOT appreciates the input provided by The Ability Center, Toledo, Ohio, who has proved to be a
helpful partner and routinely offers insight as to how ODOT can better serve the disabled community.
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
30
Contact Information
ADA Title II Coordinator & Transition Plan Implementation Coordinator
Name: Sarah E. Wade Job Title: ADA/504 Program Manager
Office Address: 1980 W. Broad St., Mail Stop 3270, Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: 614-466-3797
E-mail: [email protected]
ADA/504 & Title VI Specialist
Name: Kristina Scales Job Title: ADA/504 & Title VI Specialist
Office Address: 1980 W. Broad St., Mail Stop 3270, Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: 614-466-5141
E-mail: [email protected]
Rights-of-Way Subject Matter Experts:
Name: Don Fisher, PE Job Title: Standards and Geometrics Engineer
Office Address: 1980 W. Broad St., Mail Stop 1230, Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: 614-387-2614
E-mail: [email protected]
Name: David Holstein, PE Job Title: Administrator, Office of Roadway Engineering
Office Address: 1980 W. Broad St., Mail Stop 1230, Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: 614-644-8137
E-mail: [email protected]
Facilities Subject Matter Experts:
Name: Carrie Yost Job Title: Statewide Facilities Operations Manager
Office Address: 1980 W. Broad St., Mail Stop 2310, Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: 614-752-6404
E-mail: [email protected]
Name: Tyler Bircher Job Title: Statewide Facilities Support Manager
Office Address: 1980 W. Broad St., Mail Stop 2310, Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: 614-752-0413
E-mail: [email protected]
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
31
Resources
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Civil Rights - ADA/Section 504
Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
Public Rights-of-Way (PROWAG) Notice of Proposed Rule Making, July 26, 2011
Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (PROWAG)
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities
ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments
Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as Amended (2008)
Title 28 CFR Part 35 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services
Applicable ODOT Policies
Curb Ramps Required in Resurfacing Plans
ADA Policy
Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment (including Sexual Harassment), Anti-Retaliation Policy 36-001(P)
Title VI/Nondiscrimination Policy
Design & Construction Guidance
ODOT Location and Design Manual Section 306 Pedestrian Facilities
ODOT Standard Drawing BP-7.1 New Curb Ramps
PROWAG Draft Guidelines for Public-Rights of Ways
or
http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Engineering/Roadway/DesignStandards/roadway/Documents/2011PROW
AG.pdf
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities; Based on the 2010 ADA Design Standards for Accessible Design
Ohio LTAP link for ODOT’s Toolkit for Local sub-recipients
ODOT’s ADA Transition Plan and Self-Evaluation Templates
Matrix of ADA Requirements for Public Agencies
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
32
Glossary of Terms
ABA: See Architectural Barriers Act.
ADA: See Americans with Disabilities Act.
ADA Transition Plan: Transportation system plan that identifies accessibility needs, the process to fully integrate
accessibility improvements, and aims to ensure that all transportation facilities, services, programs, and activities
are accessible to all individuals.
ADAAG: See Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
Accessible: A facility that provides access to people with disabilities using the design requirements of the ADA.
Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS): A device that communicates information about the WALK phase in audible
and vibrotactile formats.
Alteration: A change to a facility in the public right-of-way that affects or could affect access, circulation, or use.
An alteration must not decrease or have the effect of decreasing the accessibility of a facility or an accessible
connection to an adjacent building or site.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Civil rights legislation passed in 1990 and effective July 1992. The ADA
sets design guidelines for accessibility to public facilities, including sidewalks and trails, by individuals with
disabilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG): Contains scoping and technical
requirements for accessibility to buildings and public facilities by individuals with disabilities under the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
APS: See Accessible Pedestrian Signal.
Architectural Barriers Act (ABA): Federal law that requires facilities designed, built, altered or leased with
Federal funds to be accessible. The Architectural Barriers Act marks one of the first efforts to ensure access to the
built environment.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP): The CIP for a public agency typically includes an annual capital budget and
a five-year plan for funding the new construction and reconstruction projects on the agency’s transportation
system.
Detectable Warning: A surface feature of truncated domes, built in or applied to the walking surface to indicate
an upcoming change from pedestrian to vehicular way.
DOJ: See United States Department of Justice.
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): A branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation that administers
the federal-aid Highway Program, providing financial assistance to states to construct and improve highways,
urban and rural roads, and bridges.
FHWA: See Federal Highway Administration.
Pedestrian Access Route (PAR): A continuous and unobstructed walkway within a pedestrian circulation
path that provides accessibility.
Pedestrian Circulation Route (PCR): A prepared exterior or interior way of passage provided for
pedestrian travel.
PROWAG: An acronym for the Guidelines for Accessible Public Rights-of-Way issued in 2005 by the U.S. Access
Board. This guidance addresses roadway design practices, slope and terrain related to pedestrian access to
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
33
walkways and streets, including crosswalks, curb ramps, street furnishings, pedestrian signals, parking and other
components of public rights-of-way.
Right-of-Way: A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein, usually in a strip, acquired for the
network of streets, sidewalks and trails creating public pedestrian access within a public entity’s jurisdictional
limits.
Section 504: The section of the Rehabilitation Act that prohibits discrimination by any program or activity
conducted by the federal government.
Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS): Accessibility standards that all federal agencies are required
to meet; includes scoping and technical specifications.
United States Access Board: An independent federal agency that develops and maintains design criteria for
buildings and other improvements, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and electronic and
information technology. It also enforces accessibility standards that cover federally-funded facilities.
United States Department of Justice: Federal executive department responsible for enforcement of the law and
administration of justice (also referred to as the Justice Department or DOJ).
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
34
Attachments:
Attachment 1: ODOT’s District Map with addresses
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
35
Attachment 2: List of disability related service organizations and stakeholders
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
36
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
37
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
38
Attachment 3: ODOT’s Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
39
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
40
Attachment 4: ODOT’s Facilities Detailed Summary Report
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
41
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
42
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
43
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
44
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
45
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
46
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
47
Attachment 5: ODOT’s Right-of-Way Detailed Summary Report
ODOT’s Curb Ramps Detailed Summary Report
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
48
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
49
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
50
ODOT’s Sidewalks Detailed Summary Report
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
51
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
52
ODOT’s Push Button Structures Detailed Summary Report
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
53
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
54
ODOT’s Push Button Detailed Summary Report
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
55
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
56
ODOT’s Accessible On Street Parking Detailed Summary Report
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
57
Attachment 6: ODOT’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
58
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
59
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
60
ODOT ADA/504 Transition Plan
61