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Why is the Percentage of State Owned Sidewalk Miles Substantially Compliant with ADA Standards Important?

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Accessible roadways are a critical component of a transportation system that preserves and enhances the mobility of all Minnesotans regardless of age, income or ability. A poorly desinged or maintained sidewalk inhibits mobility, particularly for the elderly and those using a wheelchair or other assistive device. Poor sidewalks may also contribute to an important pedestrian network link. By identifying where poor sidewalk conditions exist, this measure creates the opportunity to target investment toward state highways with the greatest need for pedestrian improvements.

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WHAT WE ARE DOING

MnDOT's ADA Transition Plan details how the department will ensure that its facilities, services, programs and activities are accessible to all individuals. As part of this plan, MnDOT adopted the national Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines as a basis for updates to facility design standards and policies. MnDOT also dedicated additional staff to evaluate the accessibility of construction projects, respond to complaints, and manage an ADA investment program.

Consistent with the ADA Transition Plan, intersections are selected for conversion to APS using a rating tool that considers, among other things, pedestrian use, surrounding properties, transit availability, and user requests. For sidewalks and curb ramps, MnDOT is using inventory data to identify barriers and prioritize need. MnDOT is also working at a policy level to include accessibility standards earlier in the design and right of way acquisition phases of project development. Facilities that are accessible but do not meet current standards will continue to be improved through MnDOT's routine construction program, and facilities that are inaccessible but will not be improved in teh course of atypical roadway project will be prioritized by districts as part of a separate barrier removal program.

In addition, MnDOT is developing its first statewide pedestrian plan. This plan will direct MnDOT's efforts to increase the safety and mobility of people walking along the state highway network. It will also establish performance measures that track progress toward pedestrian-related goals, including, but not limited to, ADA compliance.

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MnDOT Pedestrian InformationMnDOT Pedestrian Asset Inventory MapMnDOT ADA Program U.S. Department of Justice ADA