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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 19-033 APPROVING THE ST. ANTHONY ADA TRANSITION PLAN FOR PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAYWHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE RESOLUTION 19 -033 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ST. ANTHONY ADA TRANSITION PLAN FOR PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY the Federal government enacted the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) to protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of disability in services, programs, and activities provided by State and local government entities; and Title II of the ADA requires that every public agency with more than 50 employees develop and adopt an ADA Transition Plan which documents physical barriers to accessibility, propose modifications to remove those barriers, and a schedule to complete the modifications; and city staff has completed a self - evaluation of all existing accessibility barriers on pedestrian facilities in the public right -of -way; and city staff has developed an ADA Transition Plan that outlines a phased approach for the removal of barriers on pedestrian facilities in the public rights -of -way that are owned or operated by the City of St. Anthony Village pursuant to the requirements of Title II of the ADA; and WHEREAS, the City has solicited public comments on the proposed ADA Transition Plan for consideration by the City Council for adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of St. Anthony Village hereby approves the ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right -of -Way, a copy of which shall be filed with and maintained by the City Clerk. Adopted this 9t" day of April, 2019. erome O. Faust, Mayor ATTEST: ��G�'`l1 /� Nico e Miller, City lerk Reviewed for administration: oa Mark Casey, City M ager ADA TRANSITION PLAN FOR PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE 3301 SILVER LAKE ROAD APRIL 2019 Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Page 1 1. INTRODUCTION A. TRANSITION PLAN NEED AND PURPOSE The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted on July 26, 1990, is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability. ADA consists of five titles outlining protections in the following areas: 1. Employment 2. State and local government services 3. Public accommodations 4. Telecommunications 5. Miscellaneous provisions Title II of ADA pertains to the programs, activities and services public entities provide. As a provider of public transportation services and programs, the City of Saint Anthony Village must comply with this section of the Act as it specifically applies to public service agencies. Title II of ADA provides that, “…no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity.” (42 USC. Sec. 12132; 28 CFR. Sec. 35.130) As required by Title II of ADA, 28 CFR. Part 35 Sec. 35.105 and Sec. 35.150, the City of Saint Anthony Village has conducted a self-evaluation of its facilities within public rights of way and has developed this Transition Plan detailing how the organization will ensure that all those facilities are accessible to all individuals. B. ADA AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAWS Title II of ADA is companion legislation to two previous federal statutes and regulations: the Architectural Barriers Acts of 1968 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 is a Federal law that requires facilities designed, built, altered or leased with Federal funds to be accessible. The Architectural Barriers Act marks one of the first efforts to ensure access to the built environment. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a Federal law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers and organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department or agency. Title II of ADA extended this coverage to all state and local government entities, regardless of whether they receive federal funding or not. C. AGENCY REQUIREMENTS Under Title II, the City of Saint Anthony Village must meet these general requirements: • Must operate their programs so that, when viewed in their entirety, the programs are accessible to and useable by individuals with disabilities (28 C.F.R. Sec. 35.150). • May not refuse to allow a person with a disability to participate in a service, program or activity simply because the person has a disability (28 C.F.R. Sec. 35.130 (a). Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Page 2 • Must make reasonable modifications in policies, practices and procedures that deny equal access to individuals with disabilities unless a fundamental alteration in the program would result (28 C.F.R. Sec. 35.130(b) (7). • May not provide services or benefits to individuals with disabilities through programs that are separate or different unless the separate or different measures are necessary to ensure that benefits and services are equally effective (28 C.F.R. Sec. 35.130(b)(iv) & (d). • Must take appropriate steps to ensure that communications with applicants, participants and members of the public with disabilities are as effective as communications with others (29 C.F.R. Sec. 35.160(a). • Must designate at least one responsible employee to coordinate ADA compliance [28 CFR Sec. 35.107(a)]. This person is often referred to as the "ADA Coordinator." The public entity must provide the ADA coordinator's name, office address, and telephone number to all interested individuals [28 CFR Sec. 35.107(a)]. • Must provide notice of ADA requirements. All public entities, regardless of size, must provide information about the rights and protections of Title II to applicants, participants, beneficiaries, employees, and other interested persons [28 CFR Sec. 35,106]. The notice must include the identification of the employee serving as the ADA coordinator and must provide this information on an ongoing basis [28 CFR Sec. 104.8(a)]. • Must establish a grievance procedure. Public entities must adopt and publish grievance procedures providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints [28 CFR Sec. 35.107(b)]. This requirement provides for a timely resolution of all problems or conflicts related to ADA compliance before they escalate to litigation and/or the federal complaint process. This document has been created to specifically cover accessibility within the public rights of way and does not include information on the City of Saint Anthony Village’s programs, practices, or building facilities not related to public rights of way. Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Page 3 2. SELF-EVALUATION A. OVERVIEW The City of Saint Anthony Village is required, under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and 28CFR35.105, to perform a self-evaluation of its current transportation infrastructure policies, practices, and programs. This self-evaluation will identify what policies and practices impact accessibility and examine how the City of Saint Anthony Village implements these policies. The goal of the self-evaluation is to verify that, in implementing the City of Saint Anthony Village’s policies and practices, the department is providing accessibility and not adversely affecting the full participation of individuals with disabilities. The self-evaluation also examines the condition of the City of Saint Anthony Village’s Pedestrian Circulation Route/Pedestrian Access Route) (PCR/PAR) and identifies potential need for PCR/PAR infrastructure improvements. This will include the sidewalks, curb ramps, bicycle/pedestrian trails and traffic control signals that are located within the City of Saint Anthony Village public rights of way. Any barriers to accessibility identified in the self-evaluation and the remedy to the identified barrier are set out in this transition plan. B. SUMMARY In September and November 2018, the City of Saint Anthony Village conducted an inventory (using available GIS data, aerial/street imagery, and on-site verification) of pedestrian facilities within the city-owned public rights of way consisting of the evaluation of the following facilities: • 7.5 miles of sidewalks • 172 curb ramps • 1 traffic control signal A summary of the inventory results on how facilities within the City’s public rights of way relate to ADA standards is found in Appendix A and will be updated periodically. ADA Transition Plan updates will occur periodically to incorporate the evaluation of other City services and programs into this document. Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Page 4 3. POLICIES AND PRACTICES A. PREVIOUS PRACTICES Since the adoption of the ADA, the City of Saint Anthony Village has striven to provide accessible pedestrian features as part of the City’s capital improvement projects. As additional information was made available as to the methods of providing accessible pedestrian features, the City of Saint Anthony Village updated their procedures to accommodate these methods. The City has led recent efforts to upgrade traffic signals and curb ramps for compliance with the ADA as part of a recent Highway Safety Improvement Program project. The City continues to explore opportunities to upgrade curb ramps and traffic signals at key intersections, including intersections along county roadways. B. POLICY The City of Saint Anthony Village’s goal is to continue to provide accessible pedestrian design features as part of the City’s capital improvement projects. The City of Saint Anthony Village has established ADA design standards and procedures as listed in Appendix F. These standards and procedures will be kept up to date with nationwide and local best management practices. The City will consider and respond to all accessibility improvement requests. All accessibility improvements that have been deemed reasonable will be scheduled consistent with transportation priorities. The City of Saint Anthony Village will coordinate with external agencies to ensure that all new or altered pedestrian facilities within the City of Saint Anthony Village jurisdiction are ADA compliant to the maximum extent feasible. Maintenance of pedestrian facilities within the public rights of way will continue to follow the policies set forth by the City of Saint Anthony Village. All City street reconstruction projects with pedestrian facilities will be designed and constructed in accordance with the most current ADA guidance and design best practices to the maximum extent feasible. Requests for accessibility improvements can be submitted to the ADA Coordinator. Contact information for the ADA Coordinator is in Appendix B. 4. IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE A. PRIORITY AREAS The City of Saint Anthony Village has identified areas near public buildings/facilities, schools, and commercial centers as a priority for planned accessibility improvement projects. Additional priority will be given to any location where an improvement project or alteration was constructed after January 26, 1991, and accessibility features were omitted. B. EXTERNAL AGENCY COORDINATION Many other agencies are responsible for pedestrian facilities within the jurisdiction of the City of Saint Anthony Village, including Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Minneapolis Park Board, MnDOT, and Metro Transit. The City will coordinate with those agencies to track and assist in the facilitation of the elimination of accessibility barriers along their routes. Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Page 5 5. ADA COORDINATOR In accordance with 28 CFR 35.107(a), the City of Saint Anthony Village has identified an ADA Title II Coordinator to oversee the City’s policies and procedures. Contact information for this individual is in Appendix B. 6. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE The City of Saint Anthony Village will utilize two methods for upgrading pedestrian facilities to the current ADA standards. The first and most comprehensive of the two methods are the scheduled street and utility improvement projects. All pedestrian facilities impacted by these projects will be upgraded to current ADA accessibility standards. The second method is the stand-alone sidewalk and ADA accessibility improvement project. These projects may be incorporated into the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) on a case by case basis as determined by the City of Saint Anthony Village. The City CIP, which includes a detailed schedule and budget for specific improvements, is available on the City’s website at https://www.savmn.com/. The City also has an annual maintenance budget for sidewalk improvements that may be utilized as appropriate. 7. PUBLIC OUTREACH The City of Saint Anthony Village recognizes that public participation is an important component in the development of this document. Prior to officially adopting the plan, this document was made available online at the City’s website for public review and comment. The City notified the public through the City’s website and in future quarterly newsletters to encourage input from the community and help define priority areas for improvements within the jurisdiction of the City of Saint Anthony Village. Additional public outreach efforts will be provided as the City implements its plan and over time as improvements are made. 8. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, each agency is required to publish its responsibilities in regards to the ADA. A draft of this public notice is provided in Appendix D. If users of the City of Saint Anthony Village facilities and services believe the City has not provided reasonable accommodation, they have the right to file a grievance. In accordance with 28 CFR 35.107(b), the City of Saint Anthony Village has developed a grievance procedure for the purpose of the prompt and equitable resolution of citizens’ complaints, concerns, comments, and other grievances. This grievance procedure is outlined in Appendix D. 9. MONITOR THE PROGRESS This document will continue to be updated periodically as conditions within the City evolve. A public comment period will be incorporated into each update should it be deemed necessary. Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Appendices APPENDICES A. SELF-EVALUATION RESULTS B. CONTACT INFORMATION C. PUBLIC OUTREACH D. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE E. BUDGET INFORMATION F. AGENCY ADA DESIGN STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES G. GLOSSARY OF TERMS Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Appendix A APPENDIX A – SELF-EVALUATION RESULTS In September and November 2018, an inventory of curb ramps and sidewalks was performed using available GIS data, aerial/street imagery, and on-site verification. A total of 172 curb ramp locations and 7.5 miles of sidewalk facilities within City public rights of way were inventoried. Based upon this information, this initial self-evaluation of pedestrian facilities yielded the following results: • 73% of sidewalks met accessibility criteria • 16% of curb ramps met accessibility criteria • 16% of intersection locations did not have any curb ramps • 100% of traffic control signals had push buttons that are accessible, or had the pedestrian indications on recall Sidewalks: Pedestrian Curb Ramps: Condition Average Replacement Per Segment 0 - Bad 75.0%979 ft 245 ft 735 ft 1 - Poor 50.0%10,731 ft 5,366 ft 5,366 ft 2 - Fair 20.0%21,345 ft 17,076 ft 4,269 ft 3 - Good 5.0%6,619 ft 6,288 ft 331 ft 28,975 ft 39,676 ft 73%Percent OK Total Sidewalk Meets ADA Needs Need to Replace Meets ADA Needs Total Sidewalk Compliance Number of Curb Ramps Percent No curb ramp where one is needed 27 16% Not compliant 118 69% Compliant/recently updated 27 16% Total curb ramps 172 100% Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN,GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo,MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community 0 1,000Feet ADA TRANSITION PLAN FOR PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-W AYST. ANTHONY VILLAGE Existing Facilities Pedestrian Curb Ramps Sidewalks/Trails Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN,GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo,MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community Curb Ramps - Compliance No curb ram p whe re one is needed No t com pliant Re ce ntly u pda ted/compliant 0 1,000Feet Inventory Results - Pedestrian Curb RampsADA TRANSITION PLAN FOR PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-W AYST. ANTHONY VILLAGE Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN,GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo,MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community 0 1,000Feet Inventory Results - Sidewalks and Trails Sidewalks/Trails - Condition Bad Poor Fair Good ADA TRANSITION PLAN FOR PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-W AYST. ANTHONY VILLAGE Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN,GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo,MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community 0 1,000Feet Inventory Results - Traffic Signals Traffic Signals - Compliance Not needed/not applicable No push buttons where needed Push buttons present, not APS APS, not compliant APS, compliant/recently updated ADA TRANSITION PLAN FOR PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-W AYST. ANTHONY VILLAGE Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Appendix B APPENDIX B – CONTACT INFORMATION 1. ADA TITLE II COORDINATOR Name: Mark Casey, City Manager Address: 3301 Silver Lake Road Saint Anthony Village, MN 55418 Phone: 612-782-3301 E-mail: mark.casey@savmn.com 2. PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY ADA IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATOR Name: Jay Hartman, Director of Public Works Address: 3301 Silver Lake Road Saint Anthony Village, MN 55418 Phone: 612-782-3314 E-mail: jay.hartman@savmn.com Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Appendix C APPENDIX C – PUBLIC OUTREACH The draft ADA Transition Plan was available on the City website for a 30-day review period. The City will notify the public through the City’s website and in future quarterly newsletters to encourage input from the community and comments directed to the ADA Coordinator. Additional public outreach efforts will be provided as the City implements its plan and over time as improvements are made. Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Appendix D APPENDIX D – GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE As part of the ADA requirements the City has posted the following notice outlining its ADA requirements: 1. PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The City of Saint Anthony Village will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. Employment: The City of Saint Anthony Village does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Effective Communication: The City of Saint Anthony Village will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the City’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The City of Saint Anthony Village will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all City programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in City offices, even where pets are generally prohibited. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a City of Saint Anthony Village program, service, or activity, should contact the office of the City’s ADA Coordinator, as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. The ADA does not require the City of Saint Anthony Village to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. The City of Saint Anthony Village will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Appendix D 2. CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"). It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by the City of Saint Anthony Village. The City's Personnel Policy governs employment-related complaints of disability discrimination. The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and description of the problem. Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or a tape recording of the complaint, will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request. The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or his/her designee as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation. To file an ADA complaint online: Online Complaint Form @ https://www.savmn.com/FormCenter Instructions for submitting attachments are on the form. To file an ADA complaint by mail: Mark Casey, City Manager ADA Coordinator 3301 Silver Lake Road Saint Anthony Village, MN 55418 Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, the ADA Coordinator or assigned designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and the possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days of the meeting, the ADA Coordinator or assigned designee will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape. The response will explain the position of the City of Saint Anthony Village and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint. If the response by the ADA Coordinator or assigned designee does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and/or his/her designee may appeal the decision within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response to the City Manager or assigned designee. Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the City Manager or assigned designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting, the City Manager or assigned designee will respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint. All written complaints received by the ADA Coordinator or assigned designee, appeals to the City Manager or assigned designee, and responses from these two offices will be retained by the City of Saint Anthony Village for at least seven years. Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Appendix D Complaints of Title II violations may also be filed with the DOJ within 180 days of the date of discrimination. In certain situations, cases may be referred to a mediation program sponsored by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ may bring a lawsuit where it has investigated a matter and has been unable to resolve violations. For more information, contact: U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Disability Rights Section - NYAV Washington, D.C. 20530 www.ada.gov (800) 514-0301 (voice – toll free) (800) 514-0383 (TTY) Title II may also be enforced through private lawsuits in Federal court. It is not necessary to file a complaint with the DOJ or any other Federal agency, or to receive a "right-to-sue" letter, before going to court. Saint Anthony Village ADA Grievance Form Page 1 City of Saint Anthony Village Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Discrimination Complaint Form Instructions: Please fill out this form completely, in black ink or type. Sign and return to the address on page 3. Complainant: _________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip Code: _______________________________________________________________ Telephone:___________________________________________________________________________ Home: ______________________________________________________________________________ Business: ____________________________________________________________________________ Person Discriminated Against (if other than the complainant): __________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City, State, and Zip Code: _______________________________________________________________ Telephone: Home: ________________________ Business: _______________________________ Government, or organization, or institution which you believe has discriminated Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ County: _____________________________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip Code: _______________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________________________ Saint Anthony Village ADA Grievance Form Page 2 When did the discrimination occur? ______________________________ Date: __________________ Describe the acts of discrimination providing the name(s) where possible of the individuals who discriminated (use space on page 3 if necessary): Have efforts been made to resolve this complaint through the internal grievance procedure of the government, organization, or institution? Yes ______ No _____ If yes: what is the status of the grievance? Has the complaint been filed with another bureau of the Department of Justice or any other Federal, State, or local civil rights agency or court? Yes ______ No _____ If yes: Agency or Court:______________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City, State, and Zip Code: _______________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________________________ Date Filed: ___________________________________________________________________________ Saint Anthony Village ADA Grievance Form Page 3 Do you intend to file with another agency or court? Yes______ No______ Agency or Court:______________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip Code: _______________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________________________ Additional space for answers: Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________________ Return to: ADA Coordinator 3301 Silver Lake Road Saint Anthony, MN 55418 Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Appendix E APPENDIX E – BUDGET INFORMATION 1. UNIT PRICES Construction costs for upgrading facilities can vary depending on each individual improvement and conditions of each site. Costs can also vary on the type and size of project the improvements are associated with. Listed below are representative 2018 costs for some typical accessibility improvements based on if the improvements are included as part of a retrofit type project, or as part of a larger comprehensive capital improvement project. Intersection corner ADA improvement retrofit: +/- $4,000 per corner Intersection corner ADA improvement as part of adjacent capital project: +/- $1,500 per corner Traffic control signal APS upgrade retrofit: +/-$ 15,000 Traffic control signal APS upgrade as part of full traffic control signal installation: +/- $10,000 Sidewalk / Trail ADA improvement retrofit: +/- $5.00 per SF Sidewalk / Trail ADA improvement as part of adjacent capital project: +/- $3.50 per SF 2. ESTIMATED COSTS Based on the results of the self-evaluation, the estimated costs associated with providing ADA accessibility for facilities within the City public rights of way is $890,000. This amount is significant, and the City of Saint Anthony Village will work toward providing ADA accessibility as financially feasible and will incorporate ADA compliance standards into future City rights of way projects. A systematic approach to providing accessibility will be taken in order to absorb the cost into the City of Saint Anthony Village budget for improvements to the public rights of way. Additional City contributions may be required as part of county roadway improvements based on cost participation policies as facilities are upgraded consistent with their respective ADA Transition Plan goals and objectives. The City CIP, which includes a detailed schedule and budget for specific improvements, is available on the City’s website at https://www.savmn.com/. Subtotal Total Sidewalk 61,888 SF 5.00$ /SF 309,438.70$ Curb Ramps 145 Each 4,000.00$ /Each 580,000.00$ $889,438.70 Replace Unit Cost Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Appendix F APPENDIX F – AGENCY ADA DESIGN STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES 1. DESIGN PROCEDURES Intersection Corners Curb ramps or blended transitions will attempt to be constructed or upgraded to achieve compliance within all capital improvement projects. There may be limitations which make it technically infeasible for an intersection corner to achieve full accessibility within the scope of any project. Those limitations will be noted and those intersection corners will remain on the transition plan. As future projects or opportunities arise, those intersection corners shall continue to be incorporated into future work. Regardless on if full compliance can be achieved or not, each intersection corner shall be made as compliant as possible in accordance with the judgment of City staff. Sidewalks / Trails Sidewalks and trails will attempt to be constructed or upgraded to achieve compliance within all capital improvement projects. There may be limitations which make it technically infeasible for segments of sidewalks or trails to achieve full accessibility within the scope of any project. Those limitations will be noted and those segments will remain on the transition plan. As future projects or opportunities arise, those segments shall continue to be incorporated into future work. Regardless on if full compliance can be achieved or not, every sidewalk or trail shall be made as compliant as possible in accordance with the judgment of City staff. Traffic Control Signals Traffic control signals will attempt to be constructed or upgraded to achieve compliance within all capital improvement projects. There may be limitations which make it technically infeasible for individual traffic control signal locations to achieve full accessibility within the scope of any project. Those limitations will be noted and those locations will remain on the transition plan. As future projects or opportunities arise, those locations shall continue to be incorporated into future work. Regardless on if full compliance can be achieved or not, each traffic signal control location shall be made as compliant as possible in accordance with the judgment of City staff. Other Transit Facilities Additional transit facilities are present within the limits of the City of Saint Anthony Village. Those facilities fall under the jurisdiction of Metro Transit. The City of Saint Anthony Village will support Metro Transit’s efforts to ensure that those facilities meet all appropriate accessibility standards. Other policies, practices and programs Policies, practices and programs not identified in this document will follow the applicable ADA standards. 2. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Saint Anthony Village has PROWAG, as adopted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), as its design standard. Refer to MnDOT Accessibility Design Guidance for current standards on the MnDOT website at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/ada/design.html. Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Appendix G APPENDIX G – GLOSSARY OF TERMS ABA: See Architectural Barriers Act. ADA: See Americans with Disabilities Act. ADA Transition Plan: Mn/DOT’s transportation system plan that identifies accessibility needs, the process to fully integrate accessibility improvements into the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), and ensures all transportation facilities, services, programs, and activities are accessible to all individuals. ADAAG: See Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines. Accessible: A facility that provides access to people with disabilities using the design requirements of the ADA. Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS): A device that communicates information about the WALK phase in audible and vibrotactile formats. Alteration: A change to a facility in the public right-of-way that affects or could affect access, circulation, or use. An alteration must not decrease or have the effect of decreasing the accessibility of a facility or an accessible connection to an adjacent building or site. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The Americans with Disabilities Act; Civil rights legislation passed in 1990 and effective July 1992. The ADA sets design guidelines for accessibility to public facilities, including sidewalks and trails, by individuals with disabilities. Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG ): contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and public facilities by individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. APS: See Accessible Pedestrian Signal. Architectural Barriers Act (ABA): Federal law that requires facilities designed, built, altered or leased with Federal funds to be accessible. The Architectural Barriers Act marks one of the first efforts to ensure access to the built environment. Capital Improvement Program (CIP): The CIP for the Transportation Department includes an annual capital budget and a five-year plan for funding the new construction and reconstruction projects on the city’s transportation system. Detectable Warning: A surface feature of truncated domes, built in or applied to the walking surface to indicate an upcoming change from pedestrian to vehicular way. DOJ: See United States Department of Justice. Saint Anthony Village ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way Appendix G Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): A branch of the US Department of Transportation that administers the federal-aid Highway Program, providing financial assistance to states to construct and improve highways, urban and rural roads, and bridges. FHWA: See Federal Highway Administration. Pedestrian Access Route (PAR): A continuous and unobstructed walkway within a pedestrian circulation path that provides accessibility. Pedestrian Circulation Route (PCR): A prepared exterior or interior way of passage provided for pedestrian travel. PROWAG : An acronym for the Guidelines for Accessible Public Rights-of-Way issued in 2005 by the U. S. Access Board. This guidance addresses roadway design practices, slope, and terrain related to pedestrian access to walkways and streets, including crosswalks, curb ramps, street furnishings, pedestrian signals, parking, and other components of public rights-of-way. Rights of Way: A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein, usually in a strip, acquired for the network of streets, sidewalks, and trails creating public pedestrian access within a public entity’s jurisdictional limits. Section 504: The section of the Rehabilitation Act that prohibits discrimination by any program or activity conducted by the federal government. Uniform Accessibility Standards (UFAS): Accessibility standards that all federal agencies are required to meet; includes scoping and technical specifications. United States Access Board: An independent federal agency that develops and maintains design criteria for buildings and other improvements, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and electronic and information technology. It also enforces accessibility standards that cover federally funded facilities. United States Department of Justice (DOJ): The United States Department of Justice (often referred to as the Justice Department or DOJ), is the United States federal executive department responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice.