Site Accessibility Evaluation
Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Memorial Park - Veterans Memorial
280 S Union Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Accessibility Evaluation
Inspection Date: 05/05/2020
Inspectors: Robert Hernandez
Prepared By
City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385 - 5175
https://coloradosprings.gov/
Report Date: 01/23/2025
FOR RECORD:
FROM: Robert L. Hernandez, Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
DATE: 01/23/2025
SUBJECT: Memorial Park - Veterans Memorial Self-Evaluation
1. On 05/05/2020, 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
BFID: 190033
Far right most western space is missing proper signage (brown arrow accessible parking sign), surface discontinuity, high running slope (up to 5.4%) and not firm, stable or slip resistant.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.1
Car and van parking spaces shall comply with 502. Where parking spaces are marked with lines, width measurements of parking spaces and access aisles shall be made from the centerline of the markings.
Car and van parking spaces shall comply with 502. Where parking spaces are marked with lines, width measurements of parking spaces and access aisles shall be made from the centerline of the markings.
As Built:
Far right most western space is missing proper signage, surface discontinuity, high running slope and not firm, stable or slip resistant.
Recommendation:
Repave to fix surface and the slope to the maximum extent feasible. Stripe out to 8' and make this or the other space as van accessible. We may need to move the sign to the head of the space in order to match the adjacent space.
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:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 190034
The middle access aisle is not wide enough at 4'11", surface discontinuity with a gap the entire length of aisle, high running slope (up to 5.4%) and not firm, stable or slip resistant.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.3
Access aisles serving parking spaces shall comply with 502.3. Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible route. Two parking spaces shall be permitted to share a common access aisle.
Access aisles serving parking spaces shall comply with 502.3. Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible route. Two parking spaces shall be permitted to share a common access aisle.
As Built:
The middle access aisle is not wide enough, has surface discontinuity, high running slope and not firm, stable or slip resistant.
Recommendation:
Repave to fix surface and the slope to the maximum extent feasible. Stripe out to 8'.
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:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 190035
Far right most western space is missing signage, surface discontinuity, high running slope (up to 5.4%) and not firm, stable or slip resistant.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.1
Car and van parking spaces shall comply with 502. Where parking spaces are marked with lines, width measurements of parking spaces and access aisles shall be made from the centerline of the markings.
Car and van parking spaces shall comply with 502. Where parking spaces are marked with lines, width measurements of parking spaces and access aisles shall be made from the centerline of the markings.
As Built:
Far left most eastern space is missing proper signage, surface discontinuity, high running slope and not firm, stable or slip resistant.
Recommendation:
Repave to fix surface and the slope to the maximum extent feasible. Add sign at the head of the space. Stripe out to 8' and make this or the other space as van accessible.
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:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 190036
The east most access aisle has severe surface discontinuity, high running (5.5%) and cross slopes (3.2%) and not firm, stable or slip resistant. It has significant breakage, fracturing and divots resulting in areas very unlevel.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.3
Access aisles serving parking spaces shall comply with 502.3. Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible route. Two parking spaces shall be permitted to share a common access aisle.
Access aisles serving parking spaces shall comply with 502.3. Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible route. Two parking spaces shall be permitted to share a common access aisle.
As Built:
The east most access aisle has severe surface discontinuity, high running and cross slopes and not firm, stable or slip resistant.
Recommendation:
Repave to fix surface and the slope to the maximum extent feasible. Stripe out to 8'.
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:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
Accessible Routes
BFID: 187711
There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:
The curb ramp has a running slope up to 11.9%.
There is not a level landing as the ramp extends most of the width of the sidewalk, creating severe cross slope issues.
Side flares are up to 35%.
There is 1/2" vertical displacement between the curb and curb ramp ramp, and between the gutter and the asphalt paving.
The curb ramp has a running slope up to 11.9%.
There is not a level landing as the ramp extends most of the width of the sidewalk, creating severe cross slope issues.
Side flares are up to 35%.
There is 1/2" vertical displacement between the curb and curb ramp ramp, and between the gutter and the asphalt paving.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps
Curb Ramps
As Built:
There are multiple issues with this curb ramp at the access aisle.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace with a parallel 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:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 187710
There are 4 concrete panels with running and cross slope up to 9.7%. One also has a divot measuring 3"x1.5"x3/4" deep.
Citation:
2015 IBC Section 1104.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
As Built:
There are multiple issues with this section of sidewalk.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace panels to provide maximum 2% cross slope in all directions.
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:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 190037
The accessible path of travel contains cross slopes greater than 2%.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as ramp.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
This section of sidewalk has 6 sections of sidewalk between 3.4-5% cross slope and two others in a turn area between 3.3-4.8% cross slope. There is also a 1.25" gap that is 1" deep.
Recommendation:
Replace walk surface to at or under 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:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 190038
The accessible route contains running slopes greater than 5 percent and cross slopes greater than 2 percent across the width of the walk and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails, wheel guides, etc.).
When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).
When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
This section of sidewalk has 6 sections of sidewalk between 2.6-4.5% cross slope 5.1-7.9% running slope. Also there is an area of 3/4" vertical displacement and the base of this ramp has a 3.7% turn area (no level landing).
Recommendation:
Grade at under 5% if feasible and fix all cross slopes. We may need to install ramp provisions here if we can't lower grade to under 5%.
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:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 187726
There are three fractured panels with up to 1" vertical displacement.
The cross slope is between 2.8% and 3.3%.
The cross slope is between 2.8% and 3.3%.
Citation:
2015 IBC Section 1104.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
As Built:
There are multiple issues with this section of sidewalk.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the three panels.
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:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 187725
The accessible path of travel contains cross slopes greater than 2%.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
The cross slope for 7 panels is between 3% and 4.4%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the 7 panels.
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:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 187724
The accessible path of travel contains cross slopes greater than 2%.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
The cross slope for three panels is between 3.5% and 4.4% at a turn area.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the panels.
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:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 187723
The accessible path of travel contains cross slopes greater than 2%.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
The cross slope of three panels is up to 4.2%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the three panels.
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:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 187722
The accessible path of travel contains cross slopes greater than 2%.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
The cross slope of 13 panels is between 2.5% and 4%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the panels.
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:
Parks & Recreation
