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t r, 14. ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES — Please answer the following questions about accessibility. Does your agency have an ADA Transition Plan and/or Self Certification? Yes. The City complies with ADA standards in all new construction and has a transition plan to retrofit existing non - compliant facilities. What is the topography of the project site (flat, hilly, rough or uneven terrain, etc.)? The site has some flatter areas of wetlands, but is primarily steeply sloped with rough and uneven terrain. Elevation change is approximately 280' over a horizontal distance of approximately 1700'. What Ls the surface of existing or proposed parking areas? How many parking spaces are (or will be) allocated for people with disabilities? No parking areas are proposed on site, as on -street paved parking will be available next to the proposed future trail head. Depending on the final design and level of accessibility of the trail, an on- street accessible space can be provided. Typically for neighborhood connecting trais to the Ridgeline System, the City does not allocate any off -street parking. Parking is provided at designated major trailheads and sites where facilities are more accessible. City Code requires 1 accessible space per xx parking spaces. What Ls the slope and surface of any roads or trails that will be used as accessibility mutes to various parts of the park? • Although the trail has not been planned in detail yet, on steeply sloped sites such as the parcel in question, the City strives for maximum accessibility and attempts to comply with accessibility recommendations to the greatest extent possible. Sections of trail that are non - compliant are minimized in length and severity. Signage will be posted at trailheads to identify accessible trails. Do existing areas and facilities within your parks system meet ADA Guidelines for Recreation Facilities? The City of Eugene complies with ADA standards in all new construction and has a transition plan to retrofit existing non - compliant facilities. The City strives to provide accessibility improvements above and beyond the minimum requirements of ADA. How will your proposed development or rehabilitation projects be made accessible? lbw Due to the nature of the terrain of the south hills, not all portions of the Ridgeline Trail system are accessible. It is the City's goal to provide quality outdoor experiences for those with disabilities in areas where this can be accommodated In a safe manner. Accessible trail segments will include clear, visible and informative signage, a stable and even trail bed on appropriately graded slopes, and accessible site furnishings. Several City staff members have been through Universal Trail Assessment Process classes, and we have begun to inventory our trail system based on level of accessibility. As the trail design is refined for the East Amazon Headwaters Property, we will work with local advocates and our trail engineer to provide the most accessible route feasible. How does your agency address special accessibility concems/needs for people with sight or hearing impaired disabilities? The City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division is proactive in accommodating special needs and access issues of community members. The City's first audible pedestrian crossing was recently installed • at Amazon Community Park, and a new piece of technology recently purchased by the City will enable park and trail maps to be converted into a tactile form. Additionally, it is a City standard to use textured paving at sidewalk/road intersections. The City's transition plan to retrofit existing facilities also addresses sight and hearing impaired disabilities. The City regularly seeks out assistance from advocacy groups to advise on accessibility issues related to park development. We are open and eager for suggestions about how to better meet the recreational needs of all community members. Does your agency have the latest Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines: Recreation Facilities? Yes. We are also referencing the US Dept. of Transportation's Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access - Best Practices Design Guide. For further information contact: Northwest ADA & IT Center, OHSU /CDRC, PO Box 574, Portland, OR 97207 nwadaeohsu.edu Toll Free 800- 949 -2423; Phone 503- 494 -4011; TTY 503- 418 -0296 Office of Technical and Information Services, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 2004 -1111. Telephone number (202) 272 -5434 extension 34 (Voice); (202) 272 -5449 (TTY).