There are few assets where a condition-based, “worst first” approach to maintenance and replacement leaves a public works agency more exposed. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is mandatory, and fines for not complying can be significant. Often, strategy documents don’t align with the in-the-field tactics of managing ADA assets like sidewalks and curb ramps. These facts make a risk-based approach to managing the sidewalk and curb ramps the right process. This presentation covers why a “worst first” approach to managing assets “like” or “such as” sidewalk and curb ramps is not a good approach. Experts will discuss methods for developing an inventory using modern Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Tools, and help participants define levels-of-service that align ADA Standards with their community’s priorities. The presentation concludes with examples of implementing a Risk-Based Approach to project prioritization. The presenters have leveraged a risk-based approach to managing ADA assets of all types and sizes with public works departments in every region of the county. The process that will be outlined is universal and adaptable. All attendees will have a blueprint for leveraging risk modeling at the conclusion. This presentation covers: tools used for developing an inventory of assets; developing levels of service that compliment ADA requirements and organizational resources; and implementing a “risk map” for project prioritization.

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Juston Manville, MIAM;Kelsey Giansanti

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