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2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide

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11B-406.6 Islands.

Raised islands in crossings shall be cut through level with the street or have curb ramps at both sides. The clear width of the accessible route at islands shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) wide minimum. Where curb ramps are provided, they shall comply with Section 11B-406. Landings complying with Section 11B-406.5.3 and the accessible route shall be permitted to overlap.  Islands shall have detectable warnings complying with Section 11B-705.

Figure (a) is a plan view of a raised pedestrian island with a walkway cut through at the same level as the street crossing. Figure (b) is a plan view of a raised pedestrian island between two traffic lanes. Aligned curb ramps with side flares slope down on each side. The level space between the top of both ramps is 48 inches long minimum. The width of both ramp runs is 36 inches.

FIGURE 11B-406.6 ‡‡

ISLANDS IN CROSSINGS

Source: 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide by California Building Standards Commission (edited by Evan Terry Associates) - published 01/01/2015

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