Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access Part II
Best Practices Design Guide
Source: Federal Highway Administration
The Guidebook has been divided into four distinct segments:
* Understanding the User
* Sidewalk Development
* Trail Development
* Appendices
Understanding the User (Chapters 1 and 2) addresses the general benefits of sidewalks and trails, the history behind disability rights legislation, and the needs and abilities of sidewalk and trail users. Sidewalk Development (Chapters 3 through 11) provides a comprehensive approach to creating accessible sidewalk networks. It addresses a broad array of sidewalk topics including planning, design, and maintenance. Chapters 12 through 18 are contained within Trail Development, which provides planning, assessment, and design guidance for trails.
