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22 <br /> <br />Curb Ramps <br />The transition for pedestrians from the sidewalk to the street is provided by a curb ramp. <br />The designs of curb ramps are critical for all pedestrians, but particularly for people with <br />disabilities. The ADA Standards require all pedestrian crossings be accessible to people <br />with disabilities by providing curb ramps at intersections and midblock crossings as well as <br />other locations where pedestrians can be expected to enter the street. Curb ramps also <br />benefit people pushing strollers, grocery carts, suitcases, or bicycles. <br /> <br />Guidance <br />• Curb ramps are part of the accessible Pedestrian Access Route (PAR) and must be <br />provided at all intersections where pedestrians are permitted and expected to cross <br />the street, i.e., all street corners in California. <br />• Separate, perpendicular curb ramps should be provided for each crosswalk at an <br />intersection (as shown in graphic above) rather than a single ramp at a corner for <br />both crosswalks. The separate curb ramps improve orientation for visually impaired <br />pedestrians by directing them toward the correct crosswalk. Blended transitions <br />may be provided instead of perpendicular curb ramps. Diagonal curb ramps are not <br />recommended. <br />Considerations <br />• Curb ramps must meet PROWAG requirements for running slope, cross slope, grade <br />breaks, clear area, side treatments, and detectable warning surfaces.