Pedestrian Accessibility

Access Board Public-Rights-of-Way Home Page
The Board is developing new guidelines for public rights-of-way that will address various issues, including access for blind pedestrians at street crossings, wheelchair access to on-street parking, and various constraints posed by space limitations, roadway design practices, slope, and terrain.

Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access
FHWA guidebook created to provide planners, designers, and transportation engineers with a better understanding of how sidewalks and trails should be developed to promote pedestrian access for all users, including people with disabilities.

Memorandum Clarifying FHWA Oversight Role in Accessibility
Explanation of FHWA's role and responsibility to oversee compliance on pedestrian access required by the ADA and Section 504.

Memorandum on Use of the Revised Public-Rights-of-Way Draft Guidelines
FHWA statement on the applicability of the Access Board's draft accessibility guidelines for public rights-of-way.

Pedestrian Documents and Reports
FHWA compilation of pedestrian resources, including research and best practices design publications on pedestrian accessibility.