State Aid for Local Transportation

American Disabilities Act

The American Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on disability, and protects the rights of people with disabilities. Title II prohibits disability discrimination by all public entities, and must comply with Title II regulations set by the U.S. Department of Justice.

ADA transition plan templates and examples

• Transition plan template - Local Road Research Board (LRRB)
• Training webinars - Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
  • Accessible design in the public right-of-way (YouTube)
  • Understanding requirements and developing a transition plan (YouTube)
• Transition plan example - Sherburne County (PDF)

Resources

• MnDOT
  • Accessibility design and construction tools
  • Accessibility Transition plan
  • Curb ramp guidelines memo (PDF)
  • Transition plan requirements for federal funding - local agencies (PDF)
• Other
  • Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
  • Information and technical assistance - Department of Justice (DOJ)
  • National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
  • Transition Plans - Federal aid essentials for local public agencies/FHWA
  • U.S. Access Board