Designing Temporary Traffic Control Zones for Pedestrian Accessibility-Grant Course

Date:  January 14, 2020 (1-day in-person training) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner
1800 W Fairview Ave.
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-344-7691

Cost:  FREE to public agencies at request.  Private entities fee is $25 per participant. Don’t miss out on these Work Zone Safety Grant Training Courses, co-developed by FHWA and ATSSA.

How to Register:
ATSSA Website:  Course Search
PDF Form:  Use this Course Registration Form to register and email to: training@atssa.com
Call:  800-272-8772

Course Description:
Designing Temporary Traffic Control Zones for Pedestrian Accessibility (PED)
This instructor-led course intended to make participants aware of the pedestrian accessibility requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and their applicability to highway work zones. The course will focus on practical solutions to real-world situations.

Intended Audience: This course is intended for both designers and field personnel.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Identify applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards pertaining to accessibility for persons with disabilities.
2. Discuss their application in temporary traffic control zones.
3. Identify some of the challenges in the Public Right-of-Way (PROW) faced by persons with disabilities.
4. Review design elements necessary for achieving accessibility in the PROW.
5. Identify contractors’ best practices and provide real-world examples under various conditions.

If you have questions, please contact ATSSA for more information.