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published Dec 2010

Analysis of Policies Addressing Trail Accessibility Rule on Power-Driven Mobility Devices

by Stuart Macdonald

Issues addressed by local and state governments on the DOJ rule for use of "Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices" on trails, bike paths, greenways, and pedestrian facilities.

published Mar 2011

Basic Facts on Department of Justice Rule on Power-Driven Mobility Devices for Accessibility

by Stuart Macdonald

On March 15, 2011, new Department of Justice rules took effect, specifying the “other power-driven mobility devices” (OPDMD) that could be used on trails by “individuals with mobility disabilities.” If you manage a trail that is open to the public this rule applies to your facility.

published Sep 2013

Access Board issues ABA Final Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas, including accessible trails, on federal lands

by American Trails Staff

On September 26, 2013 the U.S. Access Board issued new accessibility guidelines for outdoor areas on federal lands. The guidelines provide detailed specifications for accessible trails, picnic, and camping areas, viewing areas, beach access routes, and other components of outdoor developed areas when newly built or altered.

published Jan 2018

How Accessible Recreation Facilities Benefit Everyone

by R. Brian Kermeen with USDA Forest Service

Like most areas managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, the central Sierra Nevada has steep and mountainous terrain. Most of our facilities evolved over time or were designed 30 years ago with no consideration for the needs of persons with disabilities.

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Bay Area Barns and Trails

Mill Valley, California

Bay Area Barns and Trails (BABT) assists landowners and land managers with preservation and maintenance of publicly accessible barns, stables, pastures, staging areas, horse camps, and trails throughout Alameda, Contra C...

PO Box 2435, Mill Valley, California 94942
[email protected]
http://bayareabarnsandtrails.com/

Move United

Rockville, Maryland

Move United’s mission is to provide national leadership and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness through participation in community sports, competition, recreat...

451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 608, Rockville, Maryland 20850
(301) 217-0960 • [email protected]
https://moveunitedsport.org/

Accessible Trails Foundation

Las Vegas, Nevada

Meaningful Outdoor Access for People with Disabilities

8844 Cortile Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89134
Cell: (702) 596-7956 • [email protected]
https://www.trailaccessproject.org/

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accessibility and accessible trails Related Photos

A number of areas along Cherry Creek in Denver are flood prone; sign is rather vague as to the "dangerous conditions"

Another common water hazard is overflow from wetland adjacent to trails in Cherry Creek State Park; Denver, Colorado

The Boulder Creek Trail runs below the water level with a retaining wall to keep out normal flows; the sign warns people not to shelter from rain here in case of flooding

Beach access ramp provides pathway accross dunes, San Diego River mouth, California

Circular ramp leads runners, strollers, and cyclists from Pfluger Bridge down to trail on north side of Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake), Austin, Texas

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