[Cover page]
IATF Report, Fall 2012
Attachment 13 [a PowerPoint presentation]
UIC Student Presentation on Elements of Inaccessible Stations
[page 1]
CTA Rail Station Accessibility Survey
April 29, 2011
[page 2]
Agenda
* Background of Rail Station Accessibility Survey
* Methodology
* Survey Elements
* Individual Rail Lines
* Miscellaneous Issues
* Comparison with Top IATF Stations by Region
* Student Goals and Learning
[page 3]
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
* Urban and Public Affairs (UPA)
* Junior and Senior Cohorts
* Consisting of Students from UIC’s UPA program
[page 4]
Purpose
* Learn the role of accessibility in CTA’s rail stations
* Survey CTA’s inaccessible rail stations
* Determine individual station compliance with current accessibility requirements
* Contribute findings to an online network for future CTA planning
[page 5]
ADA
* This July 26 will mark 21st anniversary of ADA
* As of January 2011, 91 of 144 rail stations accessible to wheelchairs by either elevator or ADA-compliant ramp
[page 6]
Training and Mentoring
* Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 – Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Deputy Commissioner of Compliance Joe Russo
* How to Survey – MOPD Staff Jerod Lockhart and Mansoor Khan, on site
* ProjectNet – Chicago Transit Partners’ Michael Goff
* Cheerleader and Architectural Drawing Procurer – CTA Architect Lee Rogulich
* Mother Hen and Slave Driver – CTA ADA Compliance Officer Cara Levinson
[page 7]
Teams
* Survey Groups
o SPICEWISE
o HSIENCE
o AMBJDH
* Students analyzed data collectively
[page 8]
* Survey developed by CTA & MOPD using Federal Transit Administration and City of Chicago Requirements
* Photos and architectural drawings to document key elements
* Measurement tools in the field to gather accurate information
* Online network (ProjectNet) for data uploading and sharing
[pages 9 and 10]
[photos of sample ProjectNet pages]
[page 11]
Rail Lines Surveyed
* Red Line
* Blue Line
* Green Line
* Purple
* Loop-Elevated
[map of rail system]
[page 12]
Inaccessible Stations Not Surveyed
Cermak-Chinatown (open and accessible – April 2011)
[illustration of reconstructed Cermak-Chinatown station]
[page 13]
Inaccessible Stations Not Surveyed
Grand/State Subway (under construction)
[illustration of reconstructed Grand/State station]
[page 14]
ADA Station Survey Summary
Parking – none of the 51 stations
[example: reproduction of questions from survey concerning parking]
[page 15]
ADA Station Survey Summary
Curb Ramps
[example: reproduction of questions from survey concerning curb ramps]
[page 16]
Blue Line- Forest Park
[Blue Line map]
* Harlem
* Oak Park
* Austin
* Cicero
* Pulaski
* Western
* Racine
[page 17]
Bus Stops
* All 7 stations have adjacent bus routes
o Harlem and Oak Park serviced by PACE only
[one photo of a Pace bus stop and one photo of a CTA bus stop]
[page 18]
Exterior Accessible Routes
* 6 of 7 stations had routes at least 36” wide at all points
* Only 1 of 7 routes to or from stations were free of gaps and changes in level greater than ½”
o Most accessible: Racine
o Least accessible: Harlem
[two photos of exterior accessible routes: Harlem and Racine Avenues]
[page 19]
Curb Ramps
* 105 curb ramps surveyed
o Various degrees of compliance with current code
o Most compliant: Oak Park
o Inaccessible curb ramps: Harlem, Cicero and Pulaski
[two photos of curb ramps: one at Oak Park and one at Cicero]
[page 20]
Station Entrance
* 44 entrance doors
o None provide a clear width of at least 32”
o Only 1 of 44 has opening force of 8.5 lbs. or less (Pulaski)
o Between 6 lbs. (Pulaski) and 25 lbs. (Racine)
o Some of the entrance doors blocked
* Only 1 of 7 stations has station entrance name in Braille and raised lettering
[page 21]
Circulation Path
* 5 of 7 stations have interior circulation path at least 36” for entire path
* 4 of 7 stations have path free of moveable objects
* Harlem, Oak Park and Pulaski: garbage cans
* All have accessible path to fare array, CA booth, and concessions
* All circulation paths firm, stable, and slip resistant.
[3 photos: fare array gates at Harlem, Oak Park and Pulaski]
[page 22]
Fare Elements
* All 7 stations have elevator status board
* All 7 stations have accessible gate
o Exception: Oak Park East Avenue entrance
* 6 of 7 stations accessible gates: opening force 5 lbs. or less
o Oak Park – 19 lbs.
[photo of Oak Park accessible gate taped to close]
[page 23]
[Stairs and Escalators]
* 3 of the 7 stations have stairs leading from unmanned fare array at secondary entrances to platform
o Harlem, Oak Park (2), Austin
* None of the 4 stairs have detectable warnings or handrails of 12”
* All have uniform tread depths
* 3 of 4 stairs have uniform tread heights
* No escalators at any station
[photo of Oak Park secondary entrance (East Avenue) top step crumbling]
[page 24]
Ramps
* All 7 stations have ramps that connect main stationhouse to platform
o Racine has 2 ramps
* None have intermediate landings
o Not compliant with current requirements
* 7 of the 8 ramps have slope of 8.3% or less
o Exception: Western Avenue
o 5 of 8 ramps: abrupt changes in level
* All 8 ramps had gaps greater than ½”
[photo of Cicero ramp – gaps greater than ½”]
[page 25]
Platforms
* All 7 stations have a central platform
* All platforms provide 3 gap filers
* All platforms at least 36” wide at all points
* All have tactile edging
* All have required space for customers who use wheelchairs
* Platforms in very good shape
[photo of Pulaski platform]
[page 26]
Blue Line – Subway
[map of Blue Line subway stations]
* Chicago
* Clinton
* Division
* Grand
* LaSalle
* Monroe
* Washington
[page 27]
Bus Stops
* All 7 stations have adjacent bus stops
* All boarding areas compliant with current requirements
[photo of bus at Clinton southwest entrance]
[page 28]
Exterior Accessible Routes
* All stations had exterior rates 36” wide at all points
* All routes free of gaps and changes in level greater than ½”
[3 unlabeled photos of various Blue Line subway entrances]
[page 29]
Curb Ramps
* Over 64 curb ramps
o Various degrees of compliance with current code
o Least compliant: Grand
o Most Compliant: Clinton
[3 Photos of curb ramps: one at Chicago station with 32% slope, one at Washington with deep groove, and compliant ramp with truncated domes at Clinton]
[page 30]
Stairs
* Only 1 of 7 stations has detectable warnings at tops of stairs
o LaSalle: detectable warnings at top of stairs to mezzanine
* 6 stations: no bottom handrails extending 12” parallel to floor
[two photos of Division station stairs]
[page 31]
Escalators
* None of stations have ramps
* 6 of 7 stations have escalators (exception: Division)
o Escalators go between mezzanine and platform
o 5 of 6 stations do not have slip-resistant strips of contrasting color (exception: Monroe)
[photos of escalators at Chicago, Grand, and Monroe stations]
[page 32]
Circulation Path
* 6 of 7 stations have gates which can only be unlocked by CA
* Grand has one accessible turnstile
* All stations vary in compliance with current code
[photo of CA operated gate and photo of accessible fare gate at Grand Station]
[page 33]
Platforms
* All stations have tactile edging
* All stations have 1 gap filler (Division: 2)
* All platforms are at least 36”
o Greater than 110” for the use of gap filler
[Photo of wide platform]
[page 34]
Blue Line-O’Hare
[map of Blue Line-O’Hare line]
* Damen
* California
* Belmont
* Addison
* Irving Park
* Montrose
[page 35]
Bus Stops
* 4 of 13 bus boarding area surfaces uneven or had noncompliant changes in level
* 7 of 13 slopes of boarding area too great (9.1% at Damen)
[2 photos of Damen station bus boarding area]
[page 36]
Exterior Accessible Route
* No ramps
* 4 of 6 stations had gaps and changes in level over ½” on exterior routes
[2 photos of Montrose station uneven sidewalks]
[page 37]
Curb Ramps
* 29 curb ramps surveyed
o 12 of 29 had slopes greater than 8.3%
o 20 of 29 did not have truncated domes
o 21 of 29 did not have a flush transition to the street
o But 28 of 29 were 36” wide (exception: Montrose)
[2 photos, curb ramps at Irving Park and Belmont stations]
[page 38]
Station Entrance
* Opening force of most doors over 8.5 lbs.
* Door hardware out of compliance at 4 of 6 stations
* No stations have power-operated doors
* No stations have Braille entrance signage
* 2 of 6 statins have steps, with no ramps
[photo of Montrose station entrance door]
[page 39]
Circulation Path
* All 6 stations had 2 levels
* Only half stations had accessible circulation path to all station elements
* Half had vertical changes in path greater than ½”
* 5 of 6 stations had circulation path slope no more than 2% (exception: Damen)
* 5 of 6 stations: interior door opening at least 32: (exception: California)
[photo of Belmont station interior]
[page 40]
Stairs and Escalators
* 18 staircases in total
o All have noncompliant handrails
o 10 of 18 missing detectable warnings at top landing
* Escalators at 4 of 6 stations
o 4 of 6 escalators missing slip-resistant contrasting color strips
o 3 of 6 escalators less than 32” wide
[photo of handrail at California station and photo of Irving Park station escalator]
[page 41]
Platforms
* None of stations have suggested 3 gap fillers (only 1 or 2 each)
* 4 of 6 platforms have tactile edging (California and Damen do not)
* 1 station’s CA call button is mounted too high (Belmont)
[photos of platforms at California and Damen stations]
[page 42]
Red Line – Dan Ryan
[map of Red Line-Dan Ryan branch]
o Garfield
o 63rd
o 87th
[page 43]
Bus Stops
* 63rd: Bus boarding area less than 96”
* 87th: westbound bus stop sign missing
[photo of bus stop at Garfield station]
[page 44]
Exterior Accessible Route

* No ramps
* 2 of 3 stations had gaps and changes in level over ½” in exterior route
[photos of gaps on exterior routes at 63rd and Garfield stations]
[page 45]
Curb Ramps
* 31 curb ramps surveyed, all at least 36” wide
o 15 of 31 had slopes over 8.3%
o 7 of 31 did not have truncated domes
o 14 of 31 did not have a smooth transition to the street
[2 photos, curb ramps at 87th and Garfield stations]
[page 46]
Station Entrance
* Opening force of most doors greater than 8.5 lbs.
* All stations have power-operated doors
o Garfield’s currently out of order
o 87th north entrance (where power door is located) does not have Braille or raised letter signage; all other entrances do
[photo of out of order sign on power-operated door at Garfield station]
[page 47]
Circulation Path
* Compliant and accessible route provided to station elements at all stations
* Where interior doors (2 of 3 stations), required opening force is over 5 lbs.
* 1 of 3 stations has exposed stairs, but detectable barrier is provided
[photo of stairs at 63rd station]
[page 48]
Fare Elements
* All fare level elements compliant except for pressure of accessible gate
* 2 of 3 accessible gates require more than 5 lbs.
o 63rd: 9 lbs.
o Garfield: 8 lbs.
[photo of accessible fare gate at Garfield]
[page 49]
Stairs and Escalators
* All stations have compliant stairs except for handrails
* 2 of 3 stations have noncompliant handrails
* Escalators at all 3 stations:
o All less than 32” wide
o Only 1 of 3 escalators had full slip resistant contrasting color strips
[photo of narrow escalator at 63rd Station]
[page 50]
Platforms
* All stations have tactile edging and compliant width on platforms
* 2 of 3 stations have suggested 3 gap fillers
o Garfield: only 2
[photo of platform at Garfield station]
[page 51]
Red Line – Howard 
Map of Red Line – Howard branch
* Sheridan
* Wilson
* Lawrence
* Argyle
* Berwyn
* Bryn Mawr
* Thorndale
* Morse
* Jarvis
[page 52]
Bus Stops
* All bus loading areas measure 96” perpendicular to curb
* All bus loading areas measure 60” parallel to curb
* 5 out of 9 slopes of loading area were greater than 2.0%
[photo of bus loading area at Morse with slope greater than 2.0% (5.4%)]
[page 53]
Curb Ramps
* 156 total curb ramps
* Various degrees of compliance with current code
* Half do not have truncated domes
* Most compliant: Morse
* Least compliant: Wilson
[photo of compliant curb ramp at Morse]
[page 54]
Circulation Paths
* 3 out of 9 had circulation paths with points less than 36”
* 3 out of 9 had interior doors less than 32” wide
* All interior doors required opening force greater than 5 lbs.
[photo of Berwyn interior: Berwyn’s circulation paths not at least 36” at all points]
[page 55]
Station Entrance
* All entrance doors require opening force greater than 8.5 lbs.
* 3 out of 9 entrance doors: no clear opening width of at least 32:
* No power-operated doors
[photo of narrow entrance door at Morse]
[page 56]
Stairs and Escalators
* No handrails extend 12” at top or bottom of staircases
o Many do not extend to last stair tread
o 8 of 9: no detectable warnings at top landing
* 8 out of 9 do not have escalators
[photo of staircase]
[page 57]
Platforms
* 8 of 9 stations’ platforms do not have tactile edging
* 4 of 9 have very narrow platforms (examples: Berwyn, Bryn Mawr, Thorndale) – barely compliant with current code
[photo of narrow platform at Berwyn]
[page 58]
Red Line – Subway
[map of Loop rail stations]
* North/Clybourn
* Clark/Division
* Monroe/State
* Harrison/State
[page 59]
Bus Stops
* All stations have at least one adjacent bus stop
* 11 of 14 bus stops have compliant slopes
* All stations have  compliant bus boarding area widths
[photo of Harrison/State bus shelter]
[page 60]
Exterior Accessible Route
* Width of at least 36” meets code specifications
* All routes free of gaps and changes in level
[photo of North/Clybourn door width of 36”]
[page 61]
Curb Ramps
* 45 of 59 curb ramps have truncated domes
* 53 of 59 have slope of 8.3% or less
* 56 of 59 have smooth transitions between street and curb ramp
[photo of curb ramp at Harrison/Station – Northwest corner of Harrison and State streets]
[Page 62]
Station Entrance
* 3 of 4 entrances have steps at entrance
* Monroe only station with Braille signage at all entrances
* Harrison/State has Braille signage at only 1 of 3 entrances
* North/Clybourn only entrance with doors
o Has 1 power operated door with ISA sign, but does not work
o Width of all doors meet code specifications
o Opening force of all doors meet code specifications
 	[2 photos of station entrances]
[Page 63]
Circulation Paths
* All paths have width of at least 36”
* All paths free of movable objects
* All stations have firm, stable and slip resistant paths
[photos of fare equipment at Clark/Division and North/Clybourn stations]
[page 64]
Fare Level Elements
* All stations have gate usable by people with disabilities
o All gates have width of at least 32”
o But North/Clybourn and Clark/Division gates require opening force greater than 5 lbs.
o And Monroe/State support beam constructs access to/from gate
[photo of Monroe/State: North mezzanine support beam prevents wheelchair access to gate]
[page 65]
Stairs and Escalators
* Clark/Division and Monroe/State: no detectable warning strips at top of staircase
* Clark/Division and Harrison/State: no top or bottom handrail extensions
* North/Clybourn and Clark/Division: width of escalators less than 32”
[photo of North/Clybourn – south escalator 16.5” clear width and photo of Clark/Division handrail]
[page 66]
Platforms
* All platforms have width of at least 36”
* All platform have CA button
* All platforms visually contrasting tactile edging
* North/Clybourn and Monroe/State have only 2 gap fillers
[photo of wide North/Clybourn platform]
[page 67]
Red Line Subway Analysis
* Most Accessible
o Harrison/State
[photo of gate at main entrance available to people with disabilities]
* Least accessible
o Monroe/State
[photo of north mezzanine support beam prevents full access to gate]
[page 68]
Purple Line
[map of Purple Line rail stations]
* Central
* Noyes
* Foster
* Dempster
* Main
* South Blvd
[page 69]
Bus Stops
o 3 of 6 stations had at least one adjacent bus stop
o 2 of 4 bus stops had compliant slope
o 2 of 4 bus stops had bus boarding area width of at least 60”
[photos of bus boarding areas]
[page 70]
Exterior Accessible Route
o Exterior Accessible Route
o 4 out of 6 stations had either a noncompliant change in level or a gap
o All exterior accessible routes meet width requirements of code
[photos of exterior sidewalks at Central and Foster stations]
[page 71]
Curb Ramps
o 20 of 46 curb ramps have truncated domes
o 35 of 46 ramps have slope of 8.3% or less
o 29 of 46 curb ramps have smooth transition between street and curb ramps
[photo of Main Station curb ramp with no truncated domes; photo of Central Station curb ramp with abrupt transition from curb to street]
[page 72]
Station Entrance
o 3 station types
o Central and South Blvd.
o Noyes and Foster
o Dempster and Main
o 4 of 6 stations have at least one stair
o 2 of 6 station exterior doors have opening force of 5 lbs. or less
o 2 of 6 station exterior door hardware accessible
[photos of station entrances at Dempster, Central and Foster]
[page 73]
Circulation Path
o 4 of 6 stations have circulation paths of a least 36” for the entire path (exceptions: Noyes and Foster)
o All stations free of movable objects
o Only Dempster without firm, stable and slip resistant paths
o 3 out of 6 stations’ interior doors not at least 32” wide
[photos of fare array at Foster, Dempster and Central stations]
[page 74]
Fare Level
o All stations have gate usable by people with disabilities
o Opening force of all gates of less than 5 lbs. meets code specifications
o All stations have elevator status board and CA button
[photo of Dempster fare equipment]
[page 75]
Stairs and Escalators
o All stations have stairs and no escalators
o All stations no detectable warning strip
o All stations no top or bottom handrail extensions
o 2 out of 6 stations less than 1.5” space between railing and wall
o [photo of Main stations stairs between street and mezzanine; photo of Dempster station – space between handrail and wall less than 1.5:]
[page 76]
Platform
o 2 of 6 platforms have a circulation path of at least 32”
o But 4 of 6 have a narrow path (Noyes, Foster, Dempster and Main)
o All platforms have visually contrasting tactile edging
o No stations had 3 gap fillers
[Photo: Dempster outbound platform – compliant but narrow width; photo of Foster platform – despite restrictive poles on platform, path compliant]
[page 77]
Purple Line Analysis
o Most Accessible
o Central and South Blvd.
o Least Accessible
o Noyes and Foster
[Photo of Noyes interior and Central exterior]
[page 78]
Green Line- Harlem/Lake
[map of Harlem/Lake branch]
o Austin
o Ridgeland
o Oak Park
[page 79]
Bus Stops
o All stations have adjacent bus stops
o All stations have stable and even boarding areas
o All boarding areas are 96” perpendicular to curb
o 1 of 3 boarding areas are 60” parallel to curb (except Ridgeland)
[photo of bus shelter at Austin]
[page 80]
Exterior Accessible Route
o All routes to/from station are at least 36” at all points
o But all have gaps greater than ½”
o 2 of 3 routes are free of changes in elevation
[photo of sidewalk change in elevation at Austin]
[page 81]
Curb Ramps
o Total curb ramps surveyed = 11
o 10 of 11 are 36” wide
o 6 of 11 have a slope less than 8.3%
o None have side flares
o Only 3 of 11 have smooth transitions and truncated domes
[photo of curb ramp at Austin]
[page 82]
Station Entrance
o All are accessible by stairs
o None have doors with an opening of at least 32”
o All doors require greater than 8.5 lbs. of force to open
o None have power operated doors
[photo of station entrance stairs at Austin]
[page 83]
Circulation Paths
o All are free of objects that protrude from the wall
o All have even walkways
o All have a path at last 36” at all points
[photo of circulation path at Austin]
[page 84]
Fare Elements
o All have white elevator status boards
o All have a gate usable by people with disabilities
o All these gates have an opening force of less than 5 lbs.
o But most of these gates are locked, so CA must open them
[photo of gate at Austin]
[page 85]
Stairs
o None have detectable warnings
o Only 1 of 5 staircases has handrails extending 12” beyond final stairs
o But all have at least 1.5” between handrail and wall
[photo of staircase at Austin]
[page 86]
Escalators
o None have a clear width of at least 32”
o None have slip-resistant strips of contrasting color at the edge of each tread
[photo of escalator at Austin with 26” clearance]
[page 87]
Platforms
o All stations have center platforms
o All have tactile edging
o All have only 1 gap filler per station
o 2 of 3 stations have at least 36” clearance at all points (except Oak Park)
[photo of Ridgeland platform]
[page 88]
Elevated Loop
[map of Loop elevated stations]
o State/Lake
o Randolph/Wabash
o Adams/Wabash
o Madison/Wabash
o Quincy/Wells
o LaSalle/Van Buren
[page 89]
Bus Stops
* 6 of 7 stations have adjacent bus stops
* 5 of 7 have even boarding areas
* 6 of 7 have 96” perpendicular to curb (except Adams/Wabash)
* 5 of 7 have 60” parallel to curb (except LaSalle/Van Buren)
[photo of bus boarding area near State/Lake]
[page 90]
Exterior Accessible Routes
* Only 2 of 6 stations have routes free of noncompliant gaps
* Only 3 of 6 have changes in elevation less than 1/2”
* But all have a clear path of 36” for entire route
[photo of gaps in sidewalk near Randolph/Wabash station]
[page 91]
Curb Ramps
* 93 total curb ramps surveyed
* All are at least 36” wide
* 89 have a smooth transition from curb to street
* 88 have truncated domes
[photos of curb ramps at Randolph/Wabash and Quincy/Wells]
[page 92]
Circulation Path
* 5 of 6 stations have a mezzanine level (except State/Lake)
* All have a clear path of at least 36” at all points
* Interior doors from station house to platform at Quincy/Wells and Randolph/Wabash
o Opening widths less than 32”
o Door hardware is not between 34” and 48” above the ground
o All require more than 5 lbs. of force to open
[photo of interior doors at Randolph/Wabash]
[page 93]
Fare Elements
* All stations have gates usable by people with disabilities
o But CAs are required to unlock gates
* 6 of 8 gates have at least 32” opening
* 7 of 8 gates require an opening force less than 5 lbs. (except at Adams/Wabash)
[photo of gate to platform at State/Lake]
[page 94]
Stairs
* 61 staircases surveyed
* All stations are accessible only by stairs
* None have detectable warnings at top of the stairs
* Only 8 staircases have handrails extending at least 12” at top and bottom
* Only 40 have uniform riser heights
* 51 of 61 have uniform tread depths
[2 photos of staircases at State/Lake]
[page 95]
Platforms
* 2 platforms per station (side platforms)
* 5 of 10 platforms have tactile edging
* All platforms have only 1 gap filler per platform
* 8 of 10 platforms have a clear path of at least 36” at all points
[photo of State/Lake outbound platform]
[page 96]
Miscellaneous Issues
* CTA buses queued at Berwyn (Red Line) impede curb ramp and crosswalk usage
[Photo of a 40-foot bus and a 60-foot articulated bus waiting at southeast corner of Berwyn and Broadway’s north curb ramp]
[page 97]
Miscellaneous Issues
* Customer information kiosks in middle of path, and not cane-detectable
[photo of customer information kiosk at Morse-Red]
[page 98]
[Miscellaneous Issues]
* Handrail extensions and clearance from wall included on survey.  Handrails looping at top and bottom of stairs to prevent catching a good idea.
[Photos of non-compliant handrails at LaSalle-Blue and Sheridan-Red; photo of compliant handrails at Dempster-Purple]
[page 99]
Miscellaneous Issues
* Advertisements may interfere with safety when mounted over stairwell handrails, or when support beams narrow platform width
[photo of ad blocking handrail on landing of stairs at Madison/Wabash station and ad on narrow platform at Dempster-Purple]
[page 100]
Miscellaneous Issues
* Loose screws, uneven planks, and unstable manhole covers may pose risks
[photo of popped screw on platform at Madison/Wabash and photo of uneven cover at LaSalle-Blue]
[page 101]
Miscellaneous Issues
* Roof leaks create icy  conditions at Noyes
* Ceiling of station house in disrepair at Sheridan
[photos of conditions at Noyes-Purple and Sheridan-Red]
[page 102]
Top IATF-Designated Stations
* Loop (all rail lines)
* Outer Loop (all rail lines)
* North (Red and Purple lines)
* Northwest (Blue Line)
* South (Red Line)
* West (Blue and Green Lines)
[page 103]
IATF – Loop – Randolph/Wabash
[page 104]
Elements Not Present
* Parking
* Passenger Loading Zone
* Bus Stops
* Escalators
* Ramps
[page 105]
Exterior Accessible Route
* Is at least 36” wide at all points
* Free of portable or temporary elements that reduce its width
* Free of gaps greater than ½”
* Free of changes in level greater than ½”
[photo of Southwest corner stairs leading to Randolph mezzanine from street]
[page 106]
Curb Ramps
* 8 total curb ramps surveyed 
* All have width of at least 36”
* All have slope no greater than 8.3%
* All side flares have slope no greater than 10%
* All have smooth transitions from curb to street
* All have truncated domes
[photo of northwest corner curb ramp]
[page 107]
Station Entrance
* Mezzanine and platform levels only accessible by stairs
[photo of stairway between street and mezzanine levels]
[page 108]
Circulation Path
* Width at least 36” at all points
* Free of protruding objects from the wall
* Sole interior door
o Has only 27” opening
o Hardware is compliant in height
o But requires more than 5 lbs. to open (12 lbs.)
[Photos in Randolph/Wabash interior]
[page 109]
Fare Elements
* Each platform side has a gate usable by people with disabilities
o Both gates have opening of at least 32”
o Both require less than 5 lbs. of force to open
o But CA is required to open gate when locked
* No white elevator status boards
[photo of gate]
[page 110]
Stairs
* 10 staircases surveyed
* None have detectable warnings at top
* All have uniform riser heights and tread depths
* 9 have at least 1-1/2” space between walls and handrails
* Only 1 staircase has top of handrails between 34” and 38” above nosing
* 3 have handrails that extend at least 12” at the top
* None have handrails that extend at least 12” at the bottom
[3 photos of stairs at Randolph/Wabash station]
[page 111]
Platform
* 2 platforms: outbound and inbound
* Both have clear width of at least 36” at all points
* None have tactile edging
* Only 1 gap filler per platform
* 60” x 60” landing area when gap filler is used
[photos of platforms]
[page 112]
IATF – Outer Loop – Clark & Division
Total Weighted Score: 4.38
[page 113]
Bus Stops
* 5 bus stops
* All slopes meet code
* All lengths and widths meet code
* All surfaces stable, firm and slip resistant
[photo of bus shelter]
[page 114]
Exterior Accessible Route
* Is at least 36” wise at all points
* Free of temporary elements
* Free of gaps greater than ½”
* Free of changes in level greater than ½”
[photo of an entrance down into Clark/Division subway]
[page 115]
Curb Ramps
* 8 total curb ramps surveyed
* All at least 36” wide
* All have slope no greater than 8.3%
* All side flares have slope no greater than 10%
* 6 of 10 have smooth transitions from curb to street
[photo of curb  ramp]
[page 116]
Station Entrance
* Mezzanine and Platform levels only accessible by staircases
* No Braille or raised letter signage of station name
[photo of an entrance down into Clark/Division subway]
[page 117]
Circulation Path
* At least 36” wide at all points
* Free of protruding objects on walls
* No interior doors
* Floor is stable, firm and slip resistant
* No changes in level
* No gaps
* Slope no greater than 2%
[photo of exit at Clark/Division – rotogate]
[page 118]
Fare Elements
* 1 white elevator status board
* 1 compliant CA button
* 1 gate usable by individuals with disabilities
o Opening width of at least 32” 
o But requires greater than 5 lbs. force 
[photo of gate]
[page 119]
Stairs and Escalators
* 9 staircases
o No detectable warning at top of staircase
o Top and bottom handrails do not extend at least 12” parallel to floor
o But all have uniform riser heights and tread depths
o All handrails at least 1-1/2” between railing and wall
o All railings at least 34-38” above stairs
* 1 Escalator
o Not at least 32” wide
o No slip-resistant strip of contrasting color on each tread
[photos of stairs, measuring tape, and escalator]
[page 120]
Platform
* 1 platform
* Clear width of at least 36” at all points
* Tactile edging with contrasting color
* 3 gap fillers
* 60” s 60” landing area when gap filler is used
[photos of platform]
[page 121]
IATF – North – Wilson
Total Weighted Score: 4.75
[page 122]
Elements Not Present
* Parking
* Passenger Loading Zone
[page 123]
Bus Stop
* Bus boarding area is at least 96” perpendicular to curb and 60” parallel to curb
* Slope less than 2%
[photo of bus boarding area]
[page 124]
Exterior Accessible Route
* Is at least 36” at all points
* Obstructing portable or temporary elements
* Gaps greater than ½”
* Changes in level greater than ½”
[2 photos of sidewalk near Wilson station]
[page 125]
Curb ramps
* 30 total curb ramps
* All at least 36” wide
* 4 of 30 have a slope greater than 8.3%
* 7 of 30 do not have a smooth transition from curb to street
* 10 of 30 do not have truncated domes
[photo of compliant curb ramp]
[page 126]
Station Entrance
* Broadway entrance
o Doors measured at least 32” wide
o All doors require greater opening force than 8.5 lbs.
o Hardware located higher than 38”
o No Braille or raised lettering
* Wilson entrance
o No entrance doors
[photo of Broadway entrance at Wilson station]
[page 127]
Circulation Paths
* Paths from both entrances are at least 36” at all points
* Paths are free of removable items
* No interior doors
* Paths are free of changes greater than ½” and slopes are less than 2%
[photo of entrance lobby]
[page 128]
Fare Elements
* Broadway entrance
o Gate usable by people with disabilities that is at least 32” wide
o Gate requires no more than 5 lbs. of force
o 
o White elevator status board present
* Wilson entrance
o No gate for people with disabilities
o No white elevator status board
[photo of fare array]
[page 129]
Stairs
* No detectable warnings at top landing
* No uniform riser heights
* Handrails are not between 34” and 38”
* No handrails extend 12” at top or bottom
[photo of staircase]
[page 130]
Platform
* 1 platform
* Clear width of at least 36” at all points
* Customer call button between 15” and 38”
* Contrasting tactile edging
[photo of Wilson platform]
[page 131]
IATF – Northwest – Damen/Milwaukee
Total Weighted Score: 3.45
[page 132]
Elements Not Present
* Parking
* Passenger Loading Zone
* Ramps
[photo of exterior of station house]
[page 133]
Exterior Accessible Route
* At least 36” wide at all points
* Free of portable or temporary elements
* Free of gaps and changes in level greater than ½”
* [photo of sidewalk near station entrance]
[page 134]
Curb Ramps
* 4 total curb ramps surveyed
* All at least 36” wide
* 1 of 4 had slope greater than 8.3% 
* All have smooth transitions from curb to street
* 2 of 4 have truncated domes
[2 photos of curb ramps at Damen station]
[page 135]
Station Entrance
* Opening width less than 32”
* Slope of maneuvering space over 2%
* Door threshold greater than ½”
* Opening force of exterior doors over 8.5 lbs.
* Door hardware noncompliant
* No power-assist door
[2 photos of narrow entrance doorway at Damen station]
[page 136]
Circulation Path
* At least 36” clearance at all points
* No interior doors
* Slope of floor along path over 2% near turnstiles (3.6%)
* Cracks in path near concession area
[2 photos of Damen lobby area, one with newspaper covering floor]
[page 137]
Fare Elements
* Gate usable by people with disabilities
* White elevator status board
* Compliant CA call button
[photo of gate and photo of elevator status board]
[page 138]
Stairs
* 7 staircases, none fully compliant
* None have detectable warnings at top landings
* Only 1 has compliant handrail extensions
* But all have uniform riser heights and tread depths
* All have 1-1/2” clear space between handrail and wall
[photo of staircase and handrail]
[page 139]
Platforms
* 2 side platforms
* No tactile edging at platform edges
* Only 1 gap filler per platform
[2 photos of Damen platforms]
[page 140]
IATF – South – 63rd-Dan Ryan
Total Weighted Score: 3.18
[page 141]
Parking, Passenger Loading Zone and Bus Stops
* No parking
* No passenger loading zones
* Adjacent bus stop – one bus route
[photo of bus stop]
[page 142]
Exterior Accessible Route
* 36” wide at all points
* No temporary elements blocking route
* Changes in level greater than ½”
* Gaps greater than ½”
[3 photos of gaps and changes in level]
[page 143]
Curb Ramps
* All curb ramps 36” wide
* All have truncated domes
* But slope greater than 8.3%
[1 photo of curb ramp and 1 photo of curb ramp slope reading of 13.5%]
[page 144]
Station Entrance
* Doors opening force ranges from 11 to 17 lbs.
* One power operated door with wall mounted controls and ISA signage
* Station entrance leads to stairs
[photo of staircase between street level and platform level]
[page 145]
* 36” wide at all points
* Accessible paths to fare array, fare machine, CA booth & vending
* Path free of vertical changes and gaps greater than ½”
[photo of fare array and photo of public telephone]
[page 146]
Fare Elements
* One gate usable by people with disabilities
o Opening force required greater than 5 lbs.
* Elevator status board provided
* Compliant CA button
* Braille and raised lettering sign near CA button
[page 147]
Stairs, Escalators and Ramps
* 1 escalator provided
o Only 21” wide
o But has slip-resistant color contrasting strip
* 1 compliant staircase
o Street to mezzanine
o Stairs have uniform treads and depths
o Detectable warning at top
o Handrails extend 12”
* No ramps
[photo of staircase, close up photo of stair tread and measuring tape, photo of escalator]
[page 148]
Platform
* 1 platform serves inbound and outbound trains
* 36” wide at all points
* Tactile edging of contrasting blue
* 3 gap fillers
* Adequate space for wheelchair users
[photo of platform at 63rd Station]
[page 149]
IATF – West – Austin
Total Weighted Score: 3.00
[page 150]
Parking, Passenger Loading Zone and Bus Stops
* No parking
* No passenger loading zones
* Compliant bus shelter and loading area provided for CTA routes
[photo of CTA bus stop sign]
[page 151]
Exterior Accessible Route
* At least 36” wide at all points
* No temporary elements blocking route
* Route free of changes in level greater than ½”
* But route has gaps greater than ½”
[2 photos of gaps in sidewalk]
[page 152]
Curb Ramps
* All at least 36” wide
* No curb ramp had truncated domes
* Several curb ramps’ transition from curb to street were not flush
[photo of curb ramp and measuring tape showing gap of 1”]
[page 153]
Station Entrance
* Raised station entrance, stairs used to enter station
* Doors 27” wide
* Compliant opening force of entrance doors
* Braille and raised lettering sign with station name
[photo of Austin station entrance]
[page 154]
Circulation Path
* At 36” wide at all points
* Accessible paths to fare array, fare machine, CA booth and vending
* Free of vertical changes and gaps greater than ½”
* Circulation path is spacious, stable and slip resistant
[photo of paid fare area]
[page 155]
Fare Elements
* Gate usable by people with disabilities
* White elevator status board
* Compliant CA button
* Braille and raised lettering sign near CA button
[photo of CA kiosk and photo of elevator status board]
[page 156]
Stairs, Escalators and Ramps
* 3 staircases
o From street to stationhouse
o 2 sets from stationhouse to platform
o Stairs have uniform treads and depths
o No detectable warning at the tops
o Handrails do not extend 12” beyond top or bottom of stairs
* 1 escalator
o Only 24” wide
o No slip-resistant color strips
* No ramps
[photo of staircase]
[Page 157]
Platform
* 1 platform serves inbound and outbound trains
* Clearance at least 36” at all points
* Tactile edging of contrasting color
* Only 1 gap filler
* Adequate space for passengers who use wheelchairs
[photo of Austin platform]
[page 158]
Personal Goals and Learning
* Brendan Dodge-Hayakawa
* Stephanie Hsiesh
* April Muller
* Justin Pence
* Kevin Spicer
* John Wise