USDA Forest Service Missoula Technology and Development Center Facilities Toolbox: Accessibility Tools

Parking Lots

Accessible parking spaces are to be included in parking lots. See the ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines section F208.2 to determine the required number of accessible spaces for various sizes of parking lots. Even very small lots must have at least one parking space that is van accessible (with an extra-wide parking space and access aisle). On paved parking lots, designating the required accessible spaces is relatively easy when repainting the parking lot stripes, especially right after the lot has been seal-coated. Designating accessible parking spaces on gravel lots is even easier. All you need is a sign and probably some parking bumpers.

Ensure that curb cuts for ramps are located appropriately—beside, not IN the parking space.