Accessibility Guidelines for Shared Use Paths, 51750 [2010-20833]

Download as PDF 51750 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 162 / Monday, August 23, 2010 / Notices Programs will be available for thirty days via the Food for Peace Web site: https://www.usaid.gov/our_work/ humanitarian_assistance/ffp/ progpolicy.html on or about August 23, 2010. Interested parties can also receive a copy of the Draft Request for Applications for Title II Non-Emergency Food Aid Programs by contacting the Office of Food for Peace, U.S. Agency for International Development, RRB 7.06–152, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20523–7600. Juli Majernik, Grants Manager, Policy and Technical Division, Office of Food for Peace, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance. [FR Doc. 2010–20874 Filed 8–20–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD Accessibility Guidelines for Shared Use Paths Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. ACTION: Notice of public information meeting. AGENCY: The Access Board plans to develop new accessibility guidelines specific to shared use paths (SUPs) designed for use by pedestrians, cyclists, roller skaters, skateboarders, and other non-motorized users. In addition to general recreational use, SUPs often serve a transportation purpose, providing a system of off-road transportation routes for users. The Access Board will hold a public information meeting in conjunction with the ProWalk/ProBike 2010 Conference to provide an opportunity for individuals with disabilities, designers of shared use paths, and those with expertise in this area to provide information to assist the Access Board in establishing accessibility guidelines for shared use paths. DATES: The information meeting will be on Monday, September 13, 2010 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The public information meeting will be held in conjunction with the ProWalk/ProBike 2010 Conference at the Chattanooga Convention Center, Ballroom G, 1150 Carter Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Greenwell, Office of Technical and Information Services, Architectural erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:31 Aug 20, 2010 Jkt 220001 and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street, NW., suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004–1111. Telephone number: 202–272–0017 (voice); 202–272–0082 (TTY). Electronic mail address: greenwell@accessboard.gov. The Access Board plans to develop new accessibility guidelines specific to shared use paths (SUPs) designed for use by pedestrians, cyclists, roller skaters, skateboarders, and other nonmotorized users. In addition to general recreational use, SUPs often serve a transportation purpose, providing a system of off-road transportation routes for users. Whether located within a highway right-of-way, provided along a river, or established over natural terrain within an independent right of way, SUPs are differentiated from sidewalks, trails, and accessible routes on sites by their multipurpose use. The Access Board will hold a public information meeting on September 13, 2010 in conjunction with the ProWalk/ ProBike 2010 Conference to provide an opportunity for individuals with disabilities, designers of shared use paths, and those with expertise in this area to provide information to assist the Access Board in establishing accessibility guidelines for shared use paths. The meeting will feature representatives from the State of Washington Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Transportation, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) who will address upcoming guidance on shared use path design. Attendees are encouraged to discuss issues related to accessibility of shared use paths. The information meeting is open to all members of the public, including those who are not registered to attend the ProWalk/ProBike Conference. The meeting location is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning will be provided. For the comfort of other participants, persons attending the hearing are requested to refrain from using perfume, cologne, and other fragrances. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: David M. Capozzi, Executive Director. 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ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD


Accessibility Guidelines for Shared Use Paths

AGENCY: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.

ACTION: Notice of public information meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Access Board plans to develop new accessibility guidelines 
specific to shared use paths (SUPs) designed for use by pedestrians, 
cyclists, roller skaters, skateboarders, and other non-motorized users. 
In addition to general recreational use, SUPs often serve a 
transportation purpose, providing a system of off-road transportation 
routes for users. The Access Board will hold a public information 
meeting in conjunction with the ProWalk/ProBike 2010 Conference to 
provide an opportunity for individuals with disabilities, designers of 
shared use paths, and those with expertise in this area to provide 
information to assist the Access Board in establishing accessibility 
guidelines for shared use paths.

DATES: The information meeting will be on Monday, September 13, 2010 
from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The public information meeting will be held in conjunction 
with the ProWalk/ProBike 2010 Conference at the Chattanooga Convention 
Center, Ballroom G, 1150 Carter Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Greenwell, Office of Technical 
and Information Services, Architectural and Transportation Barriers 
Compliance Board, 1331 F Street, NW., suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004-
1111. Telephone number: 202-272-0017 (voice); 202-272-0082 (TTY). 
Electronic mail address: board.gov">greenwell@access-board.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Access Board plans to develop new 
accessibility guidelines specific to shared use paths (SUPs) designed 
for use by pedestrians, cyclists, roller skaters, skateboarders, and 
other non-motorized users. In addition to general recreational use, 
SUPs often serve a transportation purpose, providing a system of off-
road transportation routes for users. Whether located within a highway 
right-of-way, provided along a river, or established over natural 
terrain within an independent right of way, SUPs are differentiated 
from sidewalks, trails, and accessible routes on sites by their 
multipurpose use.
    The Access Board will hold a public information meeting on 
September 13, 2010 in conjunction with the ProWalk/ProBike 2010 
Conference to provide an opportunity for individuals with disabilities, 
designers of shared use paths, and those with expertise in this area to 
provide information to assist the Access Board in establishing 
accessibility guidelines for shared use paths. The meeting will feature 
representatives from the State of Washington Department of 
Transportation, Florida Department of Transportation, and the American 
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) who 
will address upcoming guidance on shared use path design. Attendees are 
encouraged to discuss issues related to accessibility of shared use 
paths.
    The information meeting is open to all members of the public, 
including those who are not registered to attend the ProWalk/ProBike 
Conference. The meeting location is accessible to individuals with 
disabilities. Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning will 
be provided. For the comfort of other participants, persons attending 
the hearing are requested to refrain from using perfume, cologne, and 
other fragrances.

David M. Capozzi,
Executive Director.
[FR Doc. 2010-20833 Filed 8-20-10; 8:45 am]
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