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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 guidebook for facilities <br />built with transportation funds (available for $30 from AASHTO at (800) 231-3475). The final report <br />of the Regulatory Negotiation Committee on Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas is <br />available at wivu’. access-board.gov/PUBS/outdoor-rec-rpt. htm. <br />For detailed information on accessible trails, the proposed ADA guidelines, and how they would <br />apply to specific situations, see the American Traits website: wwwu4mericanTrails.org. Click on <br />the ^'Resources A Library" icon, then click on "Accessible Trails." <br />Thank you for visiting the American Trails website: httpt/Zwwiv.AmericanTrails.org <br />Home - News and Action Alerts -Trail Tracks Newsletter - Resources and Library’ - Your <br />Comm ents - Membership Form - Member Groups - Board of Directors - Trails State by <br />State - Calendar <br />http://www.americantrails.org/trailtracks/SpringOOTrTracks/QandAonADASPROO.html 8/29/2002 <br />I