Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility
TRAINING: June 23, 2026 - June 25, 2026 , 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT
The Ohio LTAP is hosting a free three-part series on Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility.
Facilities in the public right-of-way (including walkways, ramps, curb ramps and turning spaces, detectable warning surfaces, crosswalks, and pedestrian overpasses and underpasses) must be designed, constructed and maintained to serve all users.
To meet the needs of all users, those involved with designing, building and maintaining infrastructure need a clear understanding of the wide range of abilities that occur within the population and the challenges in the public right-of-way faced by persons with disabilities. Design elements necessary for achieving accessibility in the public right-of-way and best practices will be reviewed and identified.
Topics covered include the pedestrian access route, curb ramps, detectable warning surfaces, crosswalks, accessible pedestrian signals and on-street parking.
Instructor:
- Ron Eck, P.E., Professor Emeritus, West Virginia University
This training consists of three parts, be sure to sign up for all three sessions:
Register for part 1 of 3: June 23, 2026, 7 – 9am PST
Register for part 2 of 3: June 24, 2026, 7 – 9am PST
Register for part 3 of 3: June 25, 2026, 7 – 9am PST
Dr. Ron Eck
Ron Eck, Professor Emeritus, serves as director of WV LTAP where he's developed and/or taught a variety of traffic engineering, safety, and roadway design workshops and courses.
Dr. Eck is a member of the TRB Institute of Transportation Engineers, the Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals, and is a well-respected expert in the areas of ADA accessibility, bike & ped issues, and traffic engineering.
