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Mn/DOT adopts Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. —The Minnesota Department of Transportation today adopted its Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan, which details how the agency will ensure that all of its facilities, services, programs and activities are accessible to all individuals.
“Persons with disabilities have unique safety and mobility needs,” said Tom Sorel, transportation commissioner. “We want to make certain that Mn/DOT facilities incorporate the right elements such as well-designed pedestrian ramps and accessible pedestrian signals at intersections that will make our transportation system accessible to all.”
Mn/DOT developed the transition plan as part of its requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The agency has identified seven areas that must establish and maintain inventories: fixed work sites, rest areas, accessible pedestrian signals, curb ramp and sidewalks, transit, pedestrian bridges and underpasses, and policies.
Mn/DOT also worked with an external advisory group of citizens with disabilities and advocates for disability groups to provide feedback, guidance and real-life experience about how they encounter Mn/DOT’s facilities, programs and services. The plan also is based on best practices from other ADA transition plans throughout the country.
“The ADA Transition Plan was developed after extensive interaction with the public and transportation stakeholders. The plan reflects Mn/DOT’s commitment to providing a safe and efficient transportation system that meets the needs of all users,” Sorel said.
The plan is posted at www.dot.state.mn.us/ada. To request this document in an alternative format, call 651-366-4720 or e-mail your request to ADArequest@dot.state.mn.us
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