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Accessible Sidewalks: Design Issues for Pedestrians with Ambulatory Impairments
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Accessible Sidewalks: Design Issues for Pedestrians with Ambulatory Impairments |
| Call #: |
ST-566B |
| Runtime: |
8 minutes |
| Language: |
English |
| Format: |
Streaming Media |
| Subject(s): |
Traffic Engineering and Operations
Non-Auto Modes
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| Producer(s): |
US Access Board
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| Date: |
2002 |
| Abstract: |
Many pedestrians have ambulatory impairments. While some may obviously use a walker, crutches or a cane, others may not use an aid but may have a gait impairment, limited stamina, or a limited range of motion, making walking more difficult than normal. This video follows two people, one using a walker and the other using crutches, through a city demonstrating the effects of narrow sidewalks, steep slopes, slopes with no level-landings, cross-slopes, surfaces that are rough, unstable or slippery when wet or icy, and grating with holes large enough for crutch or walker tips to slip into. For each hazard, the proper design techniques or maintenance solutions to eliminate the hazard are explained. |
| Notes: |
This video is a must-see for public works directors, transportation engineers and planners, street and sidewalk maintenance crews and anyone with responsibility for constructing or maintaining sidewalks, crosswalks or transit-stops. |
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Accessible Sidewalks: Design Issues for Pedestrians with Ambulatory Impairments |
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