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Atlanta’s Hotel District: ADA Transition Plan (A Supplement to STRIDE Project #2012-067S)
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2015-07-01
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Abstract:ADA transition plans document the condition of facilities and programs (such as transportation infrastructure) and identify changes that are necessary to make the facilities fully accessible and in compliance with the Americans Disability Act (ADA) of 1990. This report examines the pedestrian infrastructure in and around the Atlanta downtown convention hotels. The report follows the format of a generic ADA transition plan, outlining: the areas examined, accessibility issues evaluated, tools and methodologies used in evaluation, findings and documentation, suggested mitigation measures and timelines, and potential funding needs. The researchers Dragon Con as the annual baseline convention event for the area. The research team examined how convention attendees would use and travel between the buildings and transportation options in the area, and conducted accessibility evaluations in those areas. Findings of the report show that the buildings are nearly completely complaint to ADA standards, and have high levels of accessibility for people with all levels of physical ability. However, the sidewalks, crosswalks, and curb ramps in the areas between and around the buildings are in need of significant repairs and redesign to comply with ADA standards. Problems such as crumbling curb ramps, obstructions and narrow sidewalks, crosswalk potholes, and steep grades and cross slopes make some routes inaccessible to many users. Each of the problems found by the research team is documented with photos, text, field measurements, and each includes a proposed fix and associated cost.
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Content Notes:(A Supplement to STRIDE Project #2012-067S)
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