Detectable Warning and Curb Ramp Resources

Detectable Warning and Curb Ramp Resources

Detailed information and background:

Bentzen, B.L., Barlow, J.M. & Tabor, L.S. (2000). Detectable Warnings: Synthesis of U.S. and International Practice. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Access Board. Available as a pdf at this link, or as a free print document by calling USA ABLE (800-872-2253) and requesting it by name.

Summary of Requirements and Guidelines for Detectable Warnings from The Access Board
FHWA Memo on ADAAG Detectable Warnings (Truncated Domes)

Other resources:

Barlow, J., & Bentzen, B.L. (1994). Cues blind travelers use to detect streets. Final report. Cambridge, MA: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center.

Bentzen, B.L., Nolin, T.L., & Easton, R.D. (1994). Detectable warning surfaces: Color, contrast and reflectance. Final report. US Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center. VNTSC-DTRS 57-93-P-80546. Retrieved from link.

Bentzen, B.L., Nolin, T.L., Easton, R.D., Desmarais, L., & Mitchell, P.A. (1994). Detectable warnings: Safety & negotiability on slopes for persons who are physically impaired. Federal Transit Administration and Project ACTION of the National Easter Seal Society. Retrieved from link.

Bentzen, B.L., Nolin, T.L., Easton, R.D., Desmarais, L., & Mitchell, P.A. (1994). Detectable warning surfaces: Detectability by individuals with visual impairments, and safety and negotiability for individuals with physical impairments.  Final report DOT-VNTSC-FTA-94-4 and FTA-MA-06-0201-94-2. U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, and Project ACTION, National Easter Seal Society. Retrieved from link.

Bentzen, B.L., & Barlow, J.M. (1995). Impact of curb ramps on safety of persons who are blind. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 89(4), 319-328. Retrieved from link.

Hauger, J., Rigby, J., Safewright, M., & McAuley, W. (1996). Detectable warning surfaces at curb ramps. Journal of Visual Impairments and Blindness, 90(6), 512-525. Retrieved from link.

Hauger, J.S., Safewright, M.P., Rigby, J.C., & McAuley, W.J. (1994). Detectable warnings project: Report of field tests and observations. Final Report to U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Blacksburg, VA: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

National Institute for Technology and Evaluation. (1998). Report of fundamental research on standardization relating to tactile tiles for guiding the visually impaired: Aiming at standardization of patterns. Japan: Ministry of International Trade and Industry.

Accessible Rights-of-Way: A Design Guide. (1999). Washington, D.C.: U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.

Building a True Community: Report of the Pubic Rights of Way Access Advisory Committee. (2001). U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Retrieved from link.