Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility

Author(s):

Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals

Organization:

Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals

Publisher/Date:

Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, 2005

Rating:

Very Useful

Abstract:

Only a description of this course on DESIGNING PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES FOR ACCESSIBILITY was available for review.  It appears comprehensive and designed to fill a gap in training.  Though details were not available on-line at the time of this review, interested could investigate further online: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (www.apbp.org/website/)

According to the brief document describing the content and intent of this course, its focus is on raising awareness of accessibility issues in pedestrian design and providing instruction in how to achieve the design of accessible pedestrian facilities. The course covers accessibility guidelines/requirements, design resources, general information about persons with disabilities, and practices and policies regarding pedestrian design.

The intended audience (as stated in the course description) includes planners and engineers, urban designers, public officials, and interested citizens.

Number of Pages:

3

Link:

Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (www.apbp.org/website/)

Table of Contents?

No

Index?

No

Illustrations?

Yes

Material Type:

Course Description

Key Document?

Categories:

Educational Materials & Research, Concepts & Schematic Design, Rationale (functional needs, behavioral characteristics, safey, & health)

Keywords:

Pedestrian Accessibility, Accessibility Design

Record Last Updated:

July 2006