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PROWAG (36 CFR 1190)Public Domain

R303 — Alternate Pedestrian Access Routes

Chapter 3: Technical Requirements

R303.1 General. Alternate pedestrian access routes shall comply with R303. R303.2 Signs. Signs identifying alternate pedestrian access routes shall be provided in advance of decision points and shall comply with R410. Proximity actuated audible signs or other non-visual means within the public right-of-way of conveying the information that identifies the alternate pedestrian access route shall also be provided. R303.3 Surface. Alternate pedestrian access route surfaces shall comply with R302.6 or shall not be less accessible than the surface of the temporarily closed pedestrian circulation path. R303.4 Continuous Clear Width. The minimum continuous clear width of alternate pedestrian access routes shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) exclusive of the width of any curb. Exception: Where the alternate pedestrian access route utilizes an existing pedestrian circulation path, the width shall not be less than the width of the temporarily closed pedestrian circulation path. R303.5 Curb Ramp or Blended Transition. Where an alternate pedestrian access route crosses a curb, a curb ramp or blended transition complying with R304 shall be provided. R303.6 Detectable Edging of Channelizing Devices. Where a channelizing device is used to delineate an alternate pedestrian access route, continuous detectable edging complying with R303.6 shall be provided throughout the length of the route. Exception: Where pedestrians or vehicles turn or cross, gaps in the detectable edging are permitted. R303.6.1 Top. The top of the top detectable edging shall be no lower than 32 inches (815 mm) above the walking surface and be free of sharp or abrasive surfaces. R303.6.2 Bottom. The bottom of the bottom detectable edging shall be 2 inches (51 mm) maximum above the walking surface. R303.7 Pedestrian Signal Heads. Where temporary pedestrian signal heads are provided at a crosswalk that is part of an alternate pedestrian access route, pedestrian pushbuttons or passive detection devices shall be provided and shall comply with R307.

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