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Proposed guidelines for trails under Americans with Disabilities Act trail released from A.. Page 3 of 3 <br />While the proposed accessibility guidelines address the special circumstances where designers and <br />operators may not be able to achieve accessibility, they are encouraged to always provide access to <br />the greatest extent possible. Departures from specific accessibility guidelines are permitted for any <br />portion of the trail where compliance would; <br />1. Cause substantial harm to cultural, historic, religious, or significant natural features or <br />characteristics <br />2. Substantially alter the nature of the setting or the purpose <br />3. Require construction methods or materials that are prohibited by Federal, State, or local regulations <br />or statutes <br />4. Not be feasible due to terrain or the prevailing construction practices <br />The AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities is the primary guidebookfor facilities <br />built with transportationfunds (available for $30 from AASHTO at (800) 231-3475). The final report <br />ofthe Regulatory Negotiation Committee on Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas is <br />available at www.access-boardgov/PUBS/outdoor-rec-rpt.htm. <br />For defatted btformation on accessible frails, fhe proposed ADA guidelines, and how fhey would <br />appfy fo specific sifuafions, see fhe American Traits websife: www.AmerlcanTratts.org. Click on <br />fhe '^Resources A Library** icon, fhen click on **Accesslble Trails. ** <br />Thank you for vbiting the American Trails website: http://www.AmericanTniils.org <br />Home - News and Action Alerts -Trail Tracks Newsletter - Rgsnuitpyiy yp<t Library - Your <br />Comments • Membership Form • Member Groups • Board of Directors . Traik State Ky <br />State - Calendar <br />ht4>y/www.americiiUrails.oig/trailtracks/Spruig00TiTfacks/QandAonADASPR00.html 8/29/20Q2