Public Sidewalk Curb Ramp Design (In-Person) - May 7, 2024 - 8:30am to 3:00pm

Course Description:
This 1-day workshop will cover the current design guidelines in Sections 5.6.4 through 5.7.4 of the current version of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Roadway Design Manual for public sidewalk curb ramp design. It will also include the corresponding NJDOT Standard Construction Details and NJDOT Sample Plans for public sidewalk curb ramp design and construction.

This workshop will include curb height, pedestrian needs, sidewalk design, parts that make up a curb ramp, types and placement of curb ramps, and dealing with limited right of way, signals and push buttons, islands and driveways. NJDOT Sample Plan curb ramp layout details will be discussed. This workshop will also include the use of the curb ramp type tables in the constructions details and two class problems using these tables.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn how to properly design public sidewalk curb ramps as per the latest NJDOT criteria based on the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). 
2. Become familiar with the Standard Construction Details and NJDOT Sample Plans for public sidewalk curb ramp design/construction.
3. Understand the use of the curb ramp type tables in the constructions details and solve two class problems using these tables.

Intended Audience:
State, county and township engineers and engineering consultants involved in the design of public sidewalk curb ramps.

Pre-Requisites:
None

Credits:
4 PDH

Instructor:
David Bizuga, NJDOT Training Specialist and CAIT Co-adjutant

Sponsor: 
This workshop is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and New Jersey Department of Transportation through the New Jersey Local Technical Assistance Program.

University Smoking Policy:
Rutgers University is dedicated to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, visitors, and guests. The use of any tobacco or tobacco-related products, including E-cigarettes, is not allowed on any University-owned, operated, leased, occupied, or controlled property. Consequently, smoking is not allowed outside the CAIT building. Individuals who breach this updated policy will be requested to vacate the premises.