About the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for the Public Right-of-Way
The Access Board has published new guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) that address access to sidewalks and streets, crosswalks, curb ramps, pedestrian signals, on-street parking, and other components of public right-of-way. These guidelines also review shared use paths, which are designed primarily for use by bicyclists and pedestrians for transportation and recreation purposes.
Background
- July 3, 2024 – GSA OGP Federal Management Regulation adopts PROWAG.
- August 8, 2023 – The Board publishes final rule in the Federal Register.
- February 13, 2013 – The Board publishes a Proposed Draft Accessibility Guidelines for the Public Right-of-Way in its rulemaking on public right-of-way.
- February 13, 2013 – The Board issues a supplemental notice to address shared use paths in its rulemaking on public right-of-way.
- December 5, 2011 – The Board issues notice reopening proposed rule for public comment.
- July 26, 2011 – The Board issues notice of proposed rulemaking on Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way
- March 28, 2011 – The Board issues notice of proposed rule on Shared Use Path Accessibility Guidelines.
- November 23, 2005 – The Board releases revised draft guidelines for purposes of gathering information for a cost analysis.
- June 17, 2002 – The Board releases draft guidelines for public comment.
- January 10, 2001 – The Public Rights-of-Way Access Advisory Committee submits its report to the Board.
- October 20, 1999 – The Board organizes the Public Rights-of-Way Access Advisory Committee.
Additional Resources
- Final Regulatory Impact Analysis
- Accessible Sidewalks Video Series
- Public Rights-of-Way Access Advisory Committee (PROWAAC) Special Report on Planning and Design for Alterations
- Detectable Warnings Update (March 2014)
- Department of Justice/Department of Transportation Joint Technical Assistance on the Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements to Provide Curb Ramps when Streets, Roads, or Highways are Altered through Resurfacing Statement and Supplemental Q&A
- Visual Detection of Detectable Warning Materials by Pedestrians with Visual Impairments (Board funded research)
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Application and Administration
- Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements
- Chapter 3: Technical Requirements
- Chapter 4: Supplemental Technical Requirements