Site Accessibility Evaluation

Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Evaluation PU18-0089 Cover Photo
Woodmen Park & Ride (PU18-000089)
6995 Mark Dabling Blvd
Northeast Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Transit Stops
Inspection Date: 12/26/2019
Inspectors: Robert Hernandez
Prepared By
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City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385 - 5175
https://coloradosprings.gov/
Report Date: 02/10/2025

FOR RECORD:

FROM: Robert L. Hernandez, Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager

DATE: 02/10/2025

SUBJECT: Woodmen Park & Ride Self-Evaluation

1. On 12/26/2019, Title II ADA / Section 504 Coordinator(s) from the Office of Accessibility performed a Title II - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation. This evaluation was performed in accordance with 1991/2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

2. Priorities for removing barriers are assigned in accordance with the ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities, promulgated by the ADA National Network. The checklist follows the four priorities listed in the Department of Justice ADA Title III regulations. These priorities are equally applicable to state and local government facilities:

Priority 1 - Accessible approach and entrance
Priority 2 - Access to goods and services
Priority 3 - Access to public toilet rooms
Priority 4 - Access to other items such as water fountains and public telephones

3. Corrective actions to findings were / will be submitted to the City maintenance work request system and will be managed in accordance with the City Transition Plan. Note: Recommended corrections may be modified where appropriate. Corrections are developed in consideration of the “Program Access” provisions of Title II, where applicable.

4. A copy of this report will be maintained by the Office of Accessibility. Updates to the findings included in this report will be available at the following link: https://access6.bluedag.com/access/barriers/GfhHF91nlvMItTaD4rVzj85XBKNZxywJ. Alternatively, this link is available from the Office of Accessibility’s webpage on the City of Colorado Springs website.


City of Colorado Springs Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
30 S. Nevada Ave, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
ADACompliance@coloradosprings.gov


Atch 1. City of Colorado Springs, ADA Self-Evaluation Report

Sincerely,


Robert Hernandez

Table of Contents

Findings

Parking

Accessible Routes

Findings

Parking

BFID: 187195

The access aisles are not a minimum 5 feet wide. One of the access aisles is 4'-6" wide, and one is 4'-3" wide. However, there is an extra access aisle at the end of the accessible parking.

A accessible parking stall's access aisle must be a minimum of 5 feet wide measured from centerline to centerline.

Where the access aisle is not adjacent to another parking space or access aisle, measurements shall be permitted to include the full width of the line defining the access aisle.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.3.1
Access aisles serving car and van parking spaces shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum.
Recommendation:
Restripe the accessible parking and access aisles, reducing the width of the extra access aisle, and adding width to the two narrow access aisles.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Transit Services
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BFID: 189145

The accessible parking signage is mounted higher than 7'-0" to the bottom of the lowest sign.

The signage on the left parking space is mounted at 8'-2" to the bottom of the sign.
The signage on the 2nd from left parking space is mounted at 7'-8" to the bottom of the sign.
The signage on the 3rd from left parking space is mounted at 7'-6" to the bottom of the sign.
The signage on the far right parking space is acceptable, at 6'-7".
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.6
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible." Signs shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.
Recommendation:
Lower the signage to between 5'-0" and 7'-0" to the bottom of the lowest sign.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Transit Services
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BFID: 189146

The surfaces of the accessible parking spaces and access aisles are not firm, stable, and slip resistant.

Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant

Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 302.1
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.
2010 ADAS Section 502.4
Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted.
Recommendation:
Install a curb at the head of the accessible parking spaces and access aisles to reduce debris and dirt.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Transit Services
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Accessible Routes

BFID: 187196

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

There is 14% running slope at the gutter.

There is a 3/4" lip between the curb ramp and gutter.

There is no level landing, as the upper landing is 4%.

There are no detectable warnings.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the curb ramp.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Transit Services
Corrected Condition:
N/A
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BFID: 187197

The cross slope of the pedestrian access route is excessive.

The cross slope of pedestrian access routes shall be 2 percent maximum.
Citation:
2011 PROWAG Section R302.6
Except as provided in R302.6.1 and R302.6.2 (Pedestrian Street Crossings Without Yield or Stop Control and Midblock Pedestrian Street Crossings), the cross slope of pedestrian access routes shall be 2 percent maximum.

Advisory R302.6 Cross Slope. The cross slope requirements in R302.6 apply to sidewalks and other pedestrian circulation paths, pedestrian street crossings and at-grade rail crossings, and pedestrian overpasses and underpasses and similar structures (see R302.2). The cross slope of the pedestrian access route is measured perpendicular to the direction of pedestrian travel. Cross slope requirements are contained in R304.5.3 for curb ramps and blended transitions, and in R407.3 for ramps.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the sidewalk.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Transit Services
Corrected Condition:
N/A
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BFID: 187198

The surface of the pedestrian access route has vertical discontinuities greater than 1/2 inch or between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch that are not beveled.
Citation:
2011 PROWAG Section R302.7.2
Vertical surface discontinuities shall be 13 mm (0.5 in) maximum. Vertical surface discontinuities between 6.4 mm (0.25 in) and 13 mm (0.5 in) shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 50 percent. The bevel shall be applied across the entire vertical surface discontinuity.Advisory R302.7.2 Vertical Surface Discontinuities. The allowance for vertical surface discontinuities is for occasional expansion joints and objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings that cannot be located in another portion of the sidewalk outside the pedestrian access route. However, objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings should not be located on curb ramp runs, blended transitions, turning spaces, or gutter areas within the pedestrian access route. This may not always be possible in alterations, but should be avoided wherever possible. Vertical surface discontinuities between unit pavers should be minimized.
Recommendation:
Grind to less than 1/2".
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Transit Services
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Additional Finding Photos
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