2022-10-24-minutes-public-works-study-session

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Introduction 1.1 Purpose Kittitas County's American Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan has been initiated to fulfill the requirements of American Disabilities Act (ADA of 1990). The purpose of the ADA Transition Plan is to guide accessibility improvements throughout the County in regard to public right-of- way. Through the assessment of current inventory and accessibility standards, we are able to identify barriers and deficiencies and start working towards improving them. The ADA Transition Plan requires a self-evaluation by the County. The self-evaluation process and results may help identify gaps in service. Afterward, an implementation plan for barrier corrections and improvements can be suggested. 1.2 Plan Overview The Transition Plan is focused on creating and maintaining an inventory of County owned facilities, and identifying construction improvements, if necessary, to improve pedestrian accessibility in the County right-of-way. Pedestrian accessibility for this plan includes, but is not limited to, facilities serving pedestrians, anyone in a wheelchair, the blind and anyone using crutches or similar assistance devices. Providing accessibility should be with consistent with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) ADA Sidewalk Requirements such as sidewalk width (minimum 36 inches or 3 feet), curb ramp and sidewalk surface texture and trip hazards (i.e. firm, stable, slip -resistant, lifted sidewalks), sidewalk slope and presence of properly constructed curb ramps. Additionally, architectural barriers limiting access or use of public serving facilities and buildings such as stairs, curbs, uneven surfaces, doors, furnishings, and fixtures should be assessed. Plan items per Title If Part 34 Subpart D- Program Accessibility 35.150 (d)(3) include; ✓ Identify physical obstacles in the public entity's facilities that limit the accessibility of its programs or activities to individuals with disabilities; ✓ Describe in detail the methods that will be used to make the facilities accessible; ✓ Specify the schedule for taking the steps necessary to achieve compliance with this section and, if the time period of the transition plan is longer than one year, identify steps that will be taken during each year of the transition period; and ✓ Indicate the official responsible for implementation of the plan Responsibilities: ✓ Identification of Kittitas County's critical areas regarding public right-of-way accessing government offices, medical facilities, downtown core areas, school zones, residential areas, et al., rest areas, parks, shared use trails, and access to public buildings.