Requirements to Remember for ADA Compliance in Construction Projects: Transportation Facilities

The path of travel to the altered or added portion of the facility must be made accessible, to the maximum extent feasible. (DOT ADA Regulation 49 C.F.R. 37.43(a)(2) and DOT ADA Standard 202.3.)

If the path of travel cannot be made accessible, the grantee must submit to FTA an analysis demonstrating that the cost of making the path of travel accessible is disproportionate to (i.e., > 20%) the cost of the alterations or additions to the primary function area. (DOT ADA Standard 202.4 and DOT ADA Regulation 49 C.F.R. 37.43(e)(1).)

If the path of travel cannot be made accessible, the grantee must submit to FTA an analysis demonstrating that site-specific conditions prevent you from making the path of travel accessible. Include relevant diagrams and maps. (DOT ADA Standard 202.4 and DOT ADA Regulation 49 C.F.R. 37.43(b).)