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Welcome to the AccessibilityOnline Webinar Series
A collaborative program between the ADA National Network and the U.S. Access Board
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Slide 11:
Open Question and Answer Session
ABA Accessibility Standards for Outdoor Developed Areas
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Presenters 
James Raggio
General Counsel
Peggy Greenwell
Accessibility Specialist
Bill Botten
Accessibility Specialist
“Advancing Full Access and Inclusion for All”
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Session Agenda
•	Overview of ABA Accessibility Standards for Trails, Picnic and Camp facilities, Viewing Areas, and Beach Access Routes
•	Advance questions
•	Open Q & A 

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What’s covered 
•	Facilities constructed or altered by 
–	Federal agencies 
–	Non-federal entities constructing facilities on federal land on behalf of federal agencies pursuant to a concession contract, partnership agreement, or similar arrangement

What’s not covered 
•	ADA – Title II entities - State and local governments, Title III entities, places of public accommodation 

•	ABA – facilities built or altered with Federal grants and loans (ABA)

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Options for those not covered
•	ADA - where no standards exist…
–	general non-discrimination prohibition and program accessibility requirements for state and local governments apply (includes TRAILS, PICNIC AND CAMPING ELEMENTS, VIEWING AREAS)
•	To determine appropriateness of using outdoor recreation access routes and beach access routes (in lieu of an accessible route) – contact DOJ – 800 514-0301 

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Future plans 
•	Complete rulemaking under the ADA using the final ABA standards as the basis  
•	Complete technical assistance guide on final ABA standards 
•	Provide technical assistance and training on the provisions

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Effective Date - ABA
November 25, 2013
Newly constructed or altered trails, picnic & camping facilities, viewing areas, and beach access routes

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Trails

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Trails
•	Pedestrian route developed primarily for outdoor recreational purposes
•	Newly constructed/altered trail directly connected to a trailhead or another trail that substantially complies with guidelines
•	Conditional exceptions permitted – new and altered
•	Shared use paths addressed in separate rulemaking for public rights of way

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Trail Technical Requirements
Maximum Running Slope
1:20 (5%) – 1:12 (8.33%)
1:12 (8.33%) - 1:10 (10%)
1:10 (10%) – 1:8 (12%)
Resting intervals required 

Maximum Running Slope	
1:20 (5%) – 1:12 (8.33%)
1:12 (8.33%) - 1:10 (10%)
1:10 (10%) – 1:8 (12%)
Resting intervals required 

Cross Slope	
Concrete, Asphalt, and Boards – 2%
Other surfaces – 5% for drainage

Minimum Width	36 inches

Tread Obstacles	2 inches Maximum

Surface	Firm and Stable

Openings ½ Maximum

Protruding Objects 27-80 inch height = 4 inch max

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Trailheads
•	Outdoor space developed to serve as an access point to a trail
•	Not a junction of two or more trails where no other access point is provided
•	20% of each type of outdoor constructed feature provided within trailhead to be accessible
•	Trailhead signage

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Conditional exceptions
•	Apply on a provision-by-provision basis 
•	Where full compliance with a technical provision is not possible because of the limitations and constraints included in the conditional exceptions…
•	“extent practicable”

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Conditional exceptions
•	Compliance is not practicable due to terrain
•	Compliance cannot be accomplished with the prevailing construction practices
•	Compliance would fundamentally alter the function or purpose of the facility or the setting
•	Compliance is precluded by the:
•	Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Wilderness Act; or Other Federal, State, or local laws

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Permissible Uses of Conditions for Exceptions

Chart showing permissible uses of conditions for exceptions:

Exception permitted for Outdoor constructed features - clear ground space.  Application is for alterations only

Exception permitted for tent pads/tent platforms - any provisions.  Application is for New Construction or Alterations

Exception permitted for Camp shelters any provision.  Application is for New Construction or Alterations

Exception permitted for Outdoor recreation access routes at camping facilities, picnic facilities, and trailheads - any provision.  Application is for Alterations only

Exception permitted for Viewing areas - any provisions.  Application is for alterations only

Exception permitted for outdoor recreation access routes to viewing areas - any provision.  Application for New construction or alterations

Exception permitted for trails - any provisions.  Application is for new construction or alterations

Exception permitted for beach access route - any provision.  Application is for new construction or alterations.

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Surface Material 
(Trails & ORAR’s)
•	Surface – firm and stable
•	Multi-year research study completed
Image of a Rotational Penetrometer

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Public Rights of Way Rulemaking
•	Includes provisions for Shared Use Paths
•	Final rule expected this calendar year
•	Differences between trails and shared use paths - 
–	Trail – “a pedestrian route developed primarily for outdoor recreational purposes”
–	Shared Use Path – “a multi-use path designed primarily for use by bicyclists and pedestrians, including pedestrians with disabilities, for transportation and recreation purposes. Shared use paths are physically separated from motor vehicle traffic by an open space or barrier, and are either within the highway right-of-way or within an independent right-of-way.” 
•	Use of gravel on SUP

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Easements on private land
•	Right to enter or use property owned by another party
•	Law – may vary by jurisdiction
•	Improvements – whether public entity has right to make improvements on private property

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Outdoor Constructed Features 

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Outdoor constructed features
•	Picnic tables
•	Fire rings 
•	Grills
•	Fireplaces and woodstoves
•	Trash and recycling containers
•	Water hydrants
•	Utility and sewage hookups
•	Outdoor rinsing showers
•	Benches
•	Viewing Scopes
Image of Individual in Wheelchair using an accessible viewing telescope
Man in wheelchair seated adjacent to the park bench

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BBQ grills with sinks
•	Sinks not required to be accessible – unless cooktop & range provided
•	Grill mounting height

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Picnic Facilities

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Picnic facilities
Developed for outdoor recreational purposes that contains picnic units. 
Picnic unit
Outdoor space in a picnic facility that contains outdoor constructed features
Image of Shade Arbor Picnic Area
Image of picnic pavilion with picnic tables

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Picnic facilities
•	At least 20% of picnic units in picnic facility where two or more picnic units are provided
•	Two or fewer = each accessible
Image of Westwood Picnic Area

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Picnic facilities
•	20% of outdoor constructed features in public and common use areas serving accessible picnic units
•	Dispersion of accessible picnic units required
•	ORAR connection
Image of Slide Hill Picnic Area

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Camping Facilities

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Camping facilities
•	Camping facility – developed for outdoor recreational purposes that contains camping units.
Image of a Campground Map

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Camping facilities
–	Camping unit – outdoor space in a camping facility that contains outdoor constructed features, RV parking spaces, tent pads or tent platforms, or camp shelters.
Image of camping unit with tent, table, grill
Image of trailer camp unit with picnic table

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Camping facilities
Chart with camping units required:

Total number of camping units provided in camping facility:
1 = 1 minimum number of accessible camping units required
Total number of camping units provided in camping facility:
2 to 25 = 2 minimum number of accessible camping units required
Total number of camping units provided in camping facility:
26-50 = 3 minimum number of accessible camping units required
Total number of camping units provided in camping facility:
51 to 75 = 4 minimum number of accessible camping units required
Total number of camping units provided in camping facility:
76=100 = 5 minimum number of accessible camping units required
Total number of camping units provided in camping facility:
101-150 = 7 minimum number of accessible camping units required
Total number of camping units provided in camping facility:
150-200 = 8 minimum number of accessible camping units required
Total number of camping units provided in camping facility:
201 and over= 8 plus 2 percent of the number over 200 minimum number of accessible camping units required

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Camping facilities
•	Applies to each type of camping unit provided.
•	Dispersion of accessible camping units required

Image of RV campground, camp site with tent camping
Image of an accessible tent 

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Cabins & Yurts
•	ABA Accessibility standards for transient lodging apply (ABAAS 204 & 806)
•	ALL guest rooms entrance doors must be 32” clear 
•	Exceptions (in final rule for ODA) do not apply to transient lodging
•	“Waiver and modification” under the ABA
Image of a yurt - circular structure and a tee-pee shaped roof.   Yurt is placed on a decking and includes a front door and two windows. 

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Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks
•	Only required if covered by the ABA  
•	Use as “guidance” under ADA (caution with use of “orar’s” as opposed to accessible routes)

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Outdoor Recreation Access Routes 

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Outdoor recreation access route (ORAR)
Modified accessible route
Connects outdoor constructed features within picnic facilities/units, camping facilities/units, designated trailheads or viewing areas
Image of two accessible picnic tables on concrete pads with a pedestal grill

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Outdoor recreation access routes
Connecting recreation facilities
Connecting common use and public use areas in picnic, camping, and viewing areas
Camp ground map with arrows showing the elements that may be connected by an ORAR
Photo of composite play structure

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Outdoor recreation access routes
•	Where ORAR are provided within vehicular ways – exception for passing spaces, slope, and resting intervals 

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ORAR Technical Requirements
Maximum Running Slope	1:10 (10%)
Cross Slope	Concrete, Asphalt, and Boards – 2%
Other surfaces – 5% for drainage
Minimum Width	36 inches
Tread Obstacles	1/2 inch Maximum
Surface	Firm and Stable
Openings	½ Maximum
Protruding Objects	27-80 inch height = 4 inch max

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Beach Access Routes

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Beach access routes
Where required – 
	The construction or alteration of any of the following facilities to serve the beach:
    1.  Circulation paths;
    2.  Parking facilities; 
    3.  Toilet facilities; or 
    4.  Bathing facilities
	Exception limits the cost of the beach access route to no more than 20 percent of the cost of constructing or altering the facilities

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F248.1.2  - Beach Nourishment
Beach access routes required where the entity that administers or manages a beach undertakes a beach nourishment project.
EXCEPTION: Not required to expend more than 20 percent of the costs of a beach nourishment project

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Beach access routes
•	Permanent or removable
•	Minimum number – at least one for each ½ mile of shoreline managed by the entity
–	Not required to exceed the number of pedestrian access points to a beach provided by the entity 
•	Conditional exceptions permitted – new and altered
Photo of Mobi Beach Mat

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Beach Access Routes
•	ABA coverage only 
•	Existing facilities = “program accessibility” under Section 504 
•	Dune crossings

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Beach Nourishment Projects
•	Army Corps of Engineers funded beach nourishment project on state and local lands - not covered at this time.
•	Must be a Federal agency or a non-federal entity administering or managing a beach on federal land.
•	May be used in guidance in providing accessibility to a beach  

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Other

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Application Questions 
Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines
Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines

Slide 55:
Application Questions
Would any of the following be considered Outdoor Developed Areas; Community Garden, Botanical Garden; Arboretum, Zoo, Ancient/Historical points of interest/features), Columbarium (Open air setting) or a Cemetery?

If the above are not Outdoor Developed Areas, would accessible routes be required to connect to and through these areas?

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Accessible Routes vs Outdoor Recreation Access Routes vs Trails
Exterior Accessible Routes 	
F206.1 & F206.2 
Site Arrival Points and Within a Site
Connects accessible buildings, facilities, elements, and spaces on a site

Outdoor Recreation Accessible Route	
F244.5, F245.4, F246.3, F247.3.2
Connects outdoor constructed features and spaces within camping facilities, picnic facilities, viewing areas, and trailheads ONLY 

Trail
F247
Pedestrian route developed primarily for outdoor recreational purposes
Does not connect elements and spaces on a site 
May include a “trailhead”

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“Put in” & “Take out” locations 
•	Constructed features
•	“Program accessibility” 
•	“Waiver or modification” process under the ABA
•	Contact DOJ for guidance under the ADA (800 514-0301)

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Knee clearance vs. cane detection
Images of post-mounted objects that protrude any amount from posts with leading edge 27" max. AFF or 80" min. AFF 
Image of a large circular topographic map placed in the center of a space.  Two visitors are standing next to the edge of the map.

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Questions?
You may type and submit questions in the Chat Area Text Box or press Control‐M and enter text in the Chat Area

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U.S. Access Board
(800) 872‐2253 (voice)
(800) 993‐2822 (TTY)
E‐mail: outdoor@access‐board.gov
www.access‐board.gov
“Advancing Full Access and Inclusion for All”

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Thank you for participating in today’s webinar
Next session: 
June 5th, 2014 
“Accessible Assembly Areas”
www.accessibilityonline.org
(877) 232-1990 (v/TTY)