Planning and Development Services Department GIS - Sidewalks and Curbs                         This tool can be used as reference for identifying situations that can be addressed through new construction in the area, infrastructure improvements, or targeted correction. Additionally, the inventory will be helpful in planning temporary sidewalks around construction to provide a clear and continuous path of wheelchair travel beyond the immediate site.          Boundaries:       Ø North: IH 35   Ø South: Durango Blvd.   Ø East: IH37   Ø West: IH 35 (Site Location Map) Survey Area: Approx. 2 Sq. Miles; • 43 Miles of Street 654 Streets; • Cell Size = 0.22 Sq. Miles     The Map Grid contains documents in PDF format (Legend for Grid Map)                     To comply in part with ADA requirements for Public Entities to prepare "self-evaluations" and accessibility transition plans by creating a detailed inventory of downtown curb ramp and sidewalk conditions that may impede pedestrian mobility, especially for those pedestrians with physical impairments. To provide the Public Works Department and others a ready technical reference tool to identify specific curb ramp and sidewalk corrections necessary to assure compliance with ADA. This tool can be used as reference for identifying situations that can be addressed through new construction in the area, infrastructure improvements, or targeted correction. Additionally, the inventory will be helpful in planning temporary sidewalks around construction to provide a clear and continuous path of wheelchair travel beyond the immediate site.        Individual "cell" analysis of both ramp and sidewalk problems for public information and distribution. Maps of all survey information have been transcribed into the City Geographical Information System (GIS) for ease of update, network sharing, and application of other variables to the cells. As changes and improvements occur, the GIS will be updated to reflect those changes          A surveyor trained by the Disability Access Office was equipped with large-scale cell maps, tape, measuring wheel, and camera walked each block of each cell to isolate problems based on ADA design guidelines. Problems were recorded on the maps according to the specific criteria.  Each field map was then transferred into the GIS.  Cell findings are independent of each other. Based on a six-hour day, each cell required approximately 5 days of survey time. The survey work began in August 2002 and was completed in late September 2002. A unique characteristic of this study is the integrated assessment of both curb ramp and sidewalk conditions. Consideration of correcting the complete path of travel, "accessible route," is necessary to afford mobility-impaired individuals freedom of movement. Curb ramp correction or installation affords little benefit without the corresponding sidewalk access.   Prepared by the City of San Antonio, Planning Department, Disability Access Office in partnership with the Geographic Information Systems Division, October 2002 For any problems or suggestions, please email Webmaster