12/12-13/2023 – Accessible Trail Design, Construction, and Operation – National Webinar

Kristi Avalos will present this two-day live interactive, national webinar hosted by HalfMoon Education, Inc.

Day 1 – Tuesday, December 12, 2023: 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM Central Time (includes a 15-minute break) 

Overview of Accessible Trails in the United States  

    Types of shared-use paths, walkways and trails  

    ADA Standards for Accessible Design 

    Proposed Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) 

    Initiatives and funding  

Accommodating Users with Different Abilities 

    Users with mobility impairments 

    Users with sensory impairments 

    Users with cognitive impairments 

Trail Design Guidelines 

    Grade, width and slope 

    Vertical clearance, changes in level 

    Grates, obstacles and protrusions 

    Surface 

Day 2 – Wednesday, December 13, 2023: 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM Central Time (includes a 15-minute break) 

Trail Design Considerations 

    Ramps and crossings 

    Trail amenities 

    Signage and warnings 

    Drainage and stormwater management 

Planning and Constructing Accessible Trails 

    Identifying needs 

    Engaging stakeholders 

    Funding and incentives 

    Engaging the public 

Case Studies of Projects Completed and In-Progress  

Link for more information and registration will be posted when it becomes available.