What is ADA & ISTEA?

The first, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)of 1990, protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. Secondly, the 1991reauthorization of the Federal transportation legislation, the Intermodal SurfaceTransportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), specifically called forintegrating pedestrian travel into the transportation system.

What was the first building standard to address accessibility issues?

Americans National Standards Institute (ANSI A117.1), 1961: The firstbuilding standard to address issues of accessibility. Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968 (Public Law 90-480): This wasthe first Federal law requiring new facilities constructed for Federal agencies orwith Federal funding to meet accessibility standards (UFAS).

What is ADAAG ramp grade?

Ramp Grade: ADAAG permits a maximum curb ramp slope of 8.3 percent(preferred 7 1 percent to allow for construction tolerance) Cross slope on the ramp may not exceed 2 0 percent. Minimum ramp width should be 1.2 m (4 ft)in new construction. In restricted spaces only,the minimum width should not be less than915 mm (3 ft).