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Accessible Public Rights-of-Way: Planning and Designing for Alterations

Keywords / Description:

Sidewalks, street crossings, and other elements of the public rights-of-ways present unique challenges to accessibility for which specific guidance is considered essential.

Local health officials can use this guide to help develop policies and processes for health in all policies (HiAP) in their jurisdictions.

Toolkit:

Environmental Health in All Policies (HiAP)

Keyword Area:

Community Design, Disability, Environmental Health, Traffic Safety, Transportation Planning, Vulnerable Populations

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

US Access Board

Submitted:

04/04/2011

Modified:

11/07/2012

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