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these policies. The goal of the self-evaluation is to verify that, in implementing the City's policies and practices, the department is providing accessibility and not adversely affecting the full participation of individuals with disabilities. The self-evaluation also examines the condition of the City's Pedestrian Circulation Route/Pedestrian Access Route) (PCR/PAR) and identifies potential need for PCR/PAR infrastructure improvements. This will include the sidewalks, curb ramps, bicycle/pedestrian trails, traffic control signals, and transit facilities that are located within the City rights-of-way. The self-evaluation also included park PCR/PAR and accessiblity to certain amenities. Any barriers to accessibility identified in the self- evaluation and the remedy to the identified barrier are set out in this transition plan. B. Summary In July 2017, the City of Orono conducted an inventory of pedestrian facilities within its public rights-of-way consisting of the evaluation of the following facilities: Pedestrian Access Route/Pedestrian Circulation Route Parks • 3.86 miles of sidewalk • 0 signals • 18 Tables • 93 ped ramps • 0 bus stops • 1 Drinking Fountains • 14 crosswalks • 0 midblock crossing signs • 0 Bathrooms • 6 sidewalk barriers • 0 driveways A detailed evaluation on how these facilities relate to ADA standards is found in Appendix A and will be updated periodically. III. POLICIES AND PRACTICES The City of Orono is required, under Title II of the ADA and 28 CFR 35.105, to perform a self-evaluation of its policies, practices, and programs. The goal of this Self-evaluation is to verify that, in implementing the policies and practices, the City is providing accessibility and not adversely affecting the full participation of individuals with disabilities. The Self- evaluation identifies policies and practices that affect accessibility and examine City implementation of these policies. The Self-evaluation examines the condition of the City's PCR/PARS and identifies any existing infrastructure needs. Accessibility barriers identified in the Self-evaluation are provided in Appendix C. A. Previous Practices Since the adoption of the ADA, The City of Orono has striven to provide accessible pedestrian features as part of the City's capital improvement projects. As additional information was made available as to the methods of providing accessible pedestrian features, the City updated their procedures to accommodate these methods. Prepared by: Bolton & Menk, Inc. Policies and Practices [Project Title] I [BMI project number] Page 3