Accessibility Program. Karin Morris Accessibility Manager June 2013

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1 Accessibility Program Karin Morris Accessibility Manager June 2013

2 Outline of Presentation Update on Settlement Agreements Curb ramp compliance Progress to Date Planned projects Funding Priorities

3 2007 DRO BAT Settlement - Recap COB/BAT Accomplishments 182 bus stops improvements (level pads) 618 curb ramps (installation/modification) 11 sidewalk (repairs, NO NEW) Settlement fully satisfied & terminated 8/2/11 Bus Stops/Pads: Completed Settlement 8 month EARLY!! Curb Ramp & Sidewalk Work: Completed 3 years EARLY!!

4 2004 DOJ Settlement Recap Implementation of Policies & Practices (for example: (1) Effective Communication Policy, (2) Employment Nondiscrimination Policy, etc.) Identify sources for auxiliary aids & services (ASL interpreters, Real-Time Captioning, TTY, Large Print Documents, Braille Transcriptionist, etc.) Train Employees on ADA requirements Web-based Services & Programs Ensure Accessibility

5 Newly Constructed Altered Facilities, & for Program Access Fire Admin, Stations, & Training Buildings (6 buildings) Completed: 3/2005 Police Station & Substations (5 buildings) Completed: 9/2005 Wastewater Treatment Plant (1 building) Completed: 7/2005

6 Newly Constructed Altered Facilities, & for Program Access City Hall & Annex (2 buildings) Completed: 11/2004 Dial-a-Ride Office (1 building) Completed 6/2005 Public Parking Lots (2 lots: Mirror Pond & City Hall) Completed 12/2004 Public Works Department (1 building) Completed 11/2004

7 2004 DOJ Settlement: Sidewalks/Curb Ramps Timeline: 10 yrs Process: On Going Provide curb ramps at all intersections of streets, roads, & highways (newly constructed or altered since 1/26/92) with barriers to entry from a street level pedestrian walkway or where pedestrian walkways intersect a street, road, or highway.

8 Anatomy of Curb Ramp Ramp Running Slope 11.3% Landing 2.4% Perpendicular Curb Ramp Requirements Detectable warning shall be full width of ramp. Flared Sides Slope: Max 10% Top (Turning Space) Flared 16.8% Detectable Warning NOT full width of ramp Running Slope: 2% Max. Ramp Running Slope: Min. 5% - 8.4% Max.

9 2004 DOJ Settlement: Sidewalks/Curb Ramps 2010 Survey Curb Ramp Inventory Total: 7149 Curb Ramps Includes Work currently in process (Summer 2013) Noncompliant Compliant as of 2010 Compliant Since 2010

10 Funding Sources to compliant curb ramps. Private Development Community Development Block Grants Capitol Improvement Projects Compliant Curb Ramps ODOT Franchise Fees (NEW) Street Overlays

11 COB Sidewalks/Curb Ramps Future Project/Street Segment Reed Market Rd (27 th to 3 rd ) Newberry to 27th Newberry to 3rd 27 th St. (Butler Market to Conners) 14 th St (Galveston to Simpson) G.O. Bond Projects Construction Completion Date Nov Nov TBD (S.E. Interceptor) TBD - (if funds are available) # Compliant Curb Ramps 19 22

12 COB Sidewalks/Curb Ramps Future Construction Year Transportation Options Program Approx. Sidewalk Distance 2013 ½ mile ½ mile ½ mile 38 # approx. Compliant Curb Ramps Construction Year South 3 rd Street (Proposed) Approx. Linear Feet of Sidewalk Distance 30% Design n/a n/a TBD (construction $$) L.F. 13, # approx. Compliant Curb Ramps

13 COB Sidewalks/Curb Ramps Future Engineering Department currently gathering more information on the # of curb ramps & the length of sidewalks to be constructed through other Capital Improvement Projects. Information will be provided in the Transition Plan to be released 2 nd week of July 2013.

14 COB Sidewalks/Curb Ramps Future Street Div. committed to installing 200 curb ramps/yr thru a variety of mechanisms. Streets Division - Overlay Program (paving) Year # Self Performed Curb Ramps Approx. Cost Approx. 100 $250, Approx. 75 $190,000 Streets Division Previously Identified Priorities* Year # Self Performed Curb Ramps Approx. Cost Approx. 100 $250, Approx. 125 $310,000 *Ramps associated with mixed medical, governmental facilities, past paving, complaint driven, barrier removal requests.

15 Curb Ramp Reconstruction Costs 2012 Cost to Reconstruct Curb Ramps Deficiency Level Cost Total Ramps of 200 Percent of Sample 1 $ %* 2 $1000-1, %** 3 $2000 2, %*** 4 $2, %*** It is important to remember these averages may vary throughout the system; however these numbers represent a general trend. * Typical work: Vanguard, truncated domes, minor repairs, additions, and inspections ** Typical work: Removal and replacement, usually includes just the ramp, landing, asphalt work, and inspections *** Typical work: Large ramp removal and replacement including large amounts of additional sidewalk, and inspections

16 COB Sidewalks/Curb Ramps Future Next Phase Curb Ramp Improvements Priorities I. Bend s Community & Senior Center II. Employment/Training/Social Service Centers III. Shopping Centers IV. Assisted & Independent Living Facilities V. Restaurants (curb ramps not yet identified) VI. Public Schools

17 1.5% Franchise Fee Allocation Next Phase Curb Ramps & 1.5% Franchise Fee Allocation # Curb Ramps Approx. Cost Total Cost * $2,500/ea. +/- 1,265,000** Streets Division anticipates completion within biennium. *Curb ramps being addressed through other projects (i.e. So. 3 rd St & S.E. Interceptor, etc.) are not included in count. **not including curb ramps that may need engineering due to site constraints, i.e. slope issues & utility conflicts.

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