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Improvement Schedule Examples Non-Compliant Ramp ADA Compliant Ramp Ramp Elements Curb ramps allow people with mobility impairments to gain access to the sidewalks and to pass through center islands in streets. Otherwise, these individuals are forced to travel in streets and roadways and are put in danger or are prevented from reaching their destination. Elk River Goals: •After 5 years, items identified in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) would be ADA compliant. •After 20 years, 80% of accessibility features within the jurisdiction of Elk River would be ADA compliant. Without these basic ramp elements, side-walk travel can be dangerous, difficult, and sometimes impossible for people who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids. The city of Elk River's ADA improvement schedule is based on items identified in the city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) listing and includes the following schedule: •All new construction projects and city reconstruction projects with pedestrian facilities will be designed and constructed to conform with the most current ADA design practices to the extent feasible. • • ADA improvements on any city rehabilitation or resurfacing projects will be addressed on a case by case basis. ADA improvements requested by the public will be evaluated by city staff. Evaluation criteria will include pedestrian volumes, traffic volumes, condition of existing infrastructure, and public safety. The city of Elk River must meet these requirements for individuals with disabilities: • • Access to all programs and places Modification of policies that deny equal access •Effective communication procedures •An ADA coordinator that coordinates ADA compliance •Public notice of ADA requirements •Grievance procedure for resolution of complaints