MTA Plan Expands List of NY Subway Stations to get Accessibility Improvements
Accessibility and compliance with the ADA was front and center for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in 2019. With as many as four lawsuits challenging …
ADA 101 – Curb Ramp Landings
2010 ADAS 406.4 Curb Ramp Landings Landings shall be provided at the tops of curb ramps. The landing clear length shall be 36 inches minimum. …
ADA 101 – Sides of Curb Ramps
2010 ADAS 406.3 Sides of Curb Ramps Where provided, curb ramp flares shall not be steeper the 1:10 (10%). Code according to 2010 ADAS. Check …
ADA 101 – Passing Spaces
2010 ADAS 403.5.5 Passing Spaces An accessible route with a clear width less than 60 inches shall provide passing spaces at intervals of 200 feet …
ADA 101 – Clear Floor or Ground Space Parallel Approach
2010 ADAS 305.7.2 Clear Floor or Ground Space Parallel Approach Alcoves shall be 60 inches wide minimum where the depth exceeds 15 inches. Code according …
ADA 101 – Clear Floor or Ground Space Forward Approach
2010 ADAS 305.7.1 Clear Floor or Ground Space Forward Approach Alcoves shall be 36 inches wide minimum where the depth exceeds 24 inches. Code according …
ADA 101 – Ramp Landing Slope
2010 ADAS 405.7.1 Ramp Landing Slope Landings shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 (2%) shall …
ADA 101 – Clear Floor or Ground Space Size
2010 ADAS 305.3 Clear Ground Or Floor Space Size The clear floor or ground space shall be 30 inches minimum by 48 inches minimum. Code …
ADA 101 – Counter Slope
2010 ADAS 406.2 Counter Slope Counter slopes of adjoining gutters and road surfaces immediately adjacent to the curb ramp shall not be steeper than 1:20, …