| Title | The Feasibility of Accommodating Physically Handicapped Individuals on Pedestrian Over and Undercrossing Structures |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 32508 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Templer, John A.; Wineman, Jean D. |
| Source | iv, 98 p. : ill. |
| Corporate Creator | Georgia Institute of Technology. Pedestrian Research Laboratory |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research and Development |
| Publisher | United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research and Development |
| Publication Date | 19800900 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of accommodating the physically handicapped on over- and undercrossing structures. Based upon the evaluation of 124 crossing structures, 86 percent of these structures had at least one major access barrier. Alternative solutions for identified major access barriers were developed and examined for cost effectiveness. These identified solutions must be field tested before wide scale implementation. It was concluded that both major and minor access barriers can be eliminated. However, research is needed on specific design problems (ramp gradients, lengths, etc.) before recommendations for the design or retrofitting of crossing structures can be developed. When recommended design guidelines have been determined, it is feasible that alternative solutions can be developed for making existing and new structures accessible to the physically handicapped. |
| Rosap ID | dot:888 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/888 |
| TRT Terms | Barrier free design; Crosswalks; Footbridges |
| Classification | NTL - PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLES - Pedestrians |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | DOT-FH-11-8504 |
| Report Number | FHWA-RD-79-146 |
| Availability | Federal Highway Administration |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/32000/32500/32508/FHWA-RD-79-146.pdf |
| Alternative URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/32000/32500/32508/FHWA-RD-79-146_Appendix.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |