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4 Recently, more standardized design and construction practices have evolved. This has resulted in the ability for local agencies to receive additional exposure and training on accessible features. This has improved an agency’s ability to understand available options and to explore the feasibility of implementing accessibility improvements. This information also assisted in providing guidance for developing transition plans. Policy Elk River’s goal is to continue to provide accessible pedestrian design features as part of the Cities capital improvement projects. The City has established ADA design standards and procedures as listed in Appendix F. These standards and procedures will be revised periodically to reflect changing national, state and local recommended best management practices. The City will consider and respond to all accessibility improvement requests in a reasonable and responsible manner. All accessibility improvements that have been deemed reasonable will be scheduled for implementation in a manner consistent with city practices for establishing transportation priorities. The City will coordinate with external agencies to ensure that all new or altered pedestrian facilities within our jurisdiction are designed and constructed in accordance with the most current ADA design practices to the extent feasible. Maintenance of pedestrian facilities within the public right of way will continue to follow the policies set forth by the City. New Construction: • All new construction projects with pedestrian accommodations will be designed and constructed to conform with the most current ADA design practices to the extent feasible. Reconstruction areas: • All City reconstruction projects will be designed and constructed in accordance with the most current ADA design practices to the extent feasible. Rehabilitation/Resurfacing projects: • Accessible curb cuts and ramps will be added as needed to provide access to existing pedestrian facilities (i.e. walks/trails) at intersections where they do not currently exist. • Improvements to existing pedestrian ramps will be addressed on a case by case basis. High priority areas such as those in close proximity to specific land uses (i.e. schools, government offices, and medical facilities) will be given additional consideration. Improvements will be undertaken at the discretion of the City Engineer. Public Request projects: • Accessibility improvements requested by the public will be evaluated by City staff. A brief engineering study will be performed. Evaluation criteria will include pedestrian volumes, traffic volumes, condition of existing infrastructure, impacts to future projects, and public safety. Requests for accessibility improvements should be submitted to the Elk River ADA Coordinator. Contact information is located in Appendix E.