Specifications include, but are not limited to: Design sidewalk improvements where feasible to provide: a. Cross slopes shall be designed to be less than the maximum allowable 2.083%, but greater than the minimum allowable 0.5%. b. Maximize sidewalk widths and pedestrian paths of travel within the public right-of-way, sidewalks less than 4 ft require a Technical Infeasibility Form reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. c. No added vertical obstructions/tripping hazards. 2. CURB RAMPS a. The use of Case E and Case F Curb Ramps requires City Engineers approval. b. All uses of cobblestone are prohibited. c. The use of Case H Curb Ramp requires City Engineers approval. If approved the following requirements apply: i. 3-foot minimum turning space is required outside the Detectable Warning Surface. d. Curb Ramp Standard Plan Details. i. The use of Details 3, 4, and 5 requires City Engineers approval. e. Where Cases I and J are utilized, the placement of ramps in relation to BCR and ECR shall require City Engineers approval. i. The use of blended transitions (i.e., Case H), shall require City Engineers approval. f. The use of handrails requires City Engineers approval. g. Typical Intersection Gutter: i. Intersection gutter shall accommodate curb ramp requirements for bottom turning spaces without disrupting flow. ii. Construction joints shall not interfere with compliance of bottom turning space requirements. 3. TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS a. Shall comply with disabled access requirements provided in the latest ADAS (2010), MUTCD, and all other applicable requirements. b. LADOT coordination and approval required to relocate push buttons, poles, or any other related traffic signal equipment.
