Taking Pedestrian Access to the Next Level

May 27, 2021

Curb ramps are critical to providing independence and equality to people with mobility and sight impairments. State and nationwide curb ramp upgrade initiatives require all public infrastructures to be wheelchair accessible and adhere to compliance standards, leaving many thousands of existing wheelchair ramps needing to be reconfigured.

However, the process of developing the best possible design solution while ensuring compliance to design standards can be time-consuming and challenging depending on the existing site conditions.

Learn about the technological leap forward that will significantly cut down on the time and effort needed to design and implement curb ramps across the country.

Editor's Note: Scranton Gillette Communications and the SGC Infrastructure Group are not liable for the accuracy, efficacy and validity of the claims made in this piece. The views expressed in this content do not reflect the position of the Roads & Bridges' Editorial Team.

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