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APS in the US
Summary of legislation
Developing standards and guidelines
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices - MUTCD
ADA Draft Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines
Existing MUTCD Guidance on APS
Draft Accessible Rights-of-way Guidelines on APS
Existing PROWAAC Guidance on APS
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US Rules and Regulations Related to APS

Summary
This section includes an overview of standards development in the US and a summary of current standards and requirements in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as of the date of publication.

The Draft Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines were made available by the Access Board for public comment on June 17, 2002. Some changes can be expected as a result of the rule-making process.

Contents

APS in the US
Summary of Legislation
Developing standards and guidelines
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices - MUTCD
ADA Draft Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines

 Additional references
Portions of the following references pertain to APS.

Existing MUTCD Guidance on APS
Draft Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (June 17, 2021)
Existing PROWAAC Guidance on APS


 

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