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III. IMPLEMENTATION CHECKLISTS
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Text in italics refers to existing constructions only. 1. OBSTRUCTIONS
Question	Possible solutions
Can all protruding objects within the path of travel be detected by a sightless person with a cane?	Remove or block out protruding parts. Place tactile markings in an area extending at least 0.60 m beyond the projection area of the obstruction.
Are all overhanging obstructions mounted at a minimum height of 2.00 m (1.95 m)?	Construct a raised platform 0.10m high around the obstacle. Place an object, easily detectable with a cane, on the ground or floor beneath low-mounted overhanging obstructions.
Can all obstacles within the path of travel be easily identified by a person with partial sight?	Mark obstructions at eye level with contrasting colour marking strips at least 0.30 m long in a contrasting colour.
2. SIGNAGE
Question	Possible solutions
Are accessible spaces identified by the international symbol of accessibility?	Mark accessible spaces with the international symbol of accessibility.
Are there directional signs indicating the location of accessible facilities?	Provide directional signs.
Are maps, information panels and wall-mounted signs placed at a height between 0.90 m and 1.80 m.?	Adjust the height of signs mounted too high or too low.
Are signs clear, simple and easy to read?	Colour engraved texts. Replace sign.
Is the colour of signs clearly distinguishable?	Use contrasting colours.
Is the surface of the sign processed so as to prevent glare?	Provide a non-gloss surface.
Is the sign supplement by a text in embossed letters or in Braille available next to information signs?	Add a text in embossed letters or in Braille.
Is the lettering size proportional to the reading distance?	Change the lettering size.
3. STREET FURNITURE
Question	Possible solutions
Does the location of street furniture obstruct the free passage of pedestrians?	Change the location of street furniture. Mark the location of street furniture with tactile marking.
Resting facilities Are resting facilities provided at regular intervals?	Provide seating facilities at regular intervals between 100.00 m and 200.00m.
Is there an adjoining space for a wheelchair next to benches and public seats?	Rearrange the layout of seats to allow an adjoining space of at least 1.20 m.
Are public seats between 0.45 m and 0.50 m high? Are the tops of tables between 0.75 m and 0.90 m high? Are knee spaces at accessible tables at least 0.70 m high, 0.85 m wide and 0.60 m deep?	Modify or replace seats and tables that are too low or too high.
Public telephones Is there at least one telephone accessible to a wheelchair user?	Enlarge or adjust one telephone booth.
Is there at least one telephone equipped with hearing aids?	Install volume controls and induction loops.
Are the numerals on the telepone raised to allow identification by touch?	Install push-buttons with raised numerals.
Is the coin slot mounted at a maximum height of 1.20 m (1.40 m)?	Reduce the mounting height.
Are accessible facilities identified?	Add signage.
Mailboxes Are mail box slots mounted at a maximum height of 1.20 m (1.40 m)?	Modify the height of the letter slot.
Water fountains Are water fountain spouts mounted at an approximate height of 0.90 m? Are controls easy to operate with one closed fist?	Modify the height of high drinking fountains. Install a double-tiered fountain. Replace controls.
4. PATHWAYS
Question	Possible solutions
Is the pathway clear of obstructions?	Remove or relocate obstructions. Mark obstructions with tactile marking.
Is the path of travel free of steps or stairs?	Provide an alternative accessible pathway. Construct a ramp.
Is the path of travel easy to detect?	Continue natural guide lines. Construct guide strips. Provide a tactile marking area of at leat 0.90 m x 0.90 m at changes in the pathway direction Construct tactile marking to indicate the location of curb ramps, stairs, ramps and obstructions.
Is the pathway at least 0.90 m wide?	Widen the pathway. Remove obstructions and landscape features that limit the pathway width.
Is the surface, level, smooth and non-slip? Does the pathway have a different colour and texture than the adjacent surfaces?	Replace gravel paths with a surface of uniform texture. Repair holes and uneven paving. Apply textured rubber stick - on tiles to slippery paving.
Are manholes placed outside the pedestrian path of travel? Is grating flush with the surface of the pathway? Are the grating openings narrow, not more than 13 mm?	Relocate grating outside the path of travel. Make grating flush with the pathway surface. Replace gratings with wide opening patterns.
Are the edges of raised pathways protected? Are there barriers separating the pathway from planting areas, pools and other landscape features?	Construct guards with a minimum height of 0.15 m.
Are the plant varieties used obstructive to the pathway ? Are the plant varieties used harmful? Are the plant varieties used harmful to the surface of the pathway?	Replace plant varieties. Relocate plant varieties. Clean pathway surface constantly. Erect warning signs.
5. CURB RAMPS
Question	Possible solutions
Are curb ramps provided to overcome differences in level between the road surface and pathway level at: * Pedestrian crossings? * Drop-off zones? * Accessible parking spaces? * Building entrances?	Install curb ramps. Slope narrow pavements to street level.
Are curb ramps located at each corner of each street intersection? Is every curb ramp faced by another curb ramp on the opposite side of the street?	Install curb ramps.
Are curb ramps easy to identify?	Apply a coloured texture to the surface of the curb ramp. Construct guide lines to direct pedestrians to the location of curb ramps.
Are curb ramps placed outside the usual line of pedestrian flow?	Widen pathway. Add a small built-up curb ramp.
Is the maximum slope of a curb ramp 1:12 (1:10)?	Redesign or replace steep, unsafe curb ramps.
6. PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
Question	Possible solutions
Is the road surface even and slip-resistant at pedestrian crossings?	Add a slip-resistant surface.
Is the road surface at pedestrian crossings easy to identify?	Mark the pedestrian crossing area on the road surface with coloured stripes.
Are pedestrian traffic lights installed?	Install traffic lights.
Do traffic lights have both audible and visual signals?	Provide both audible and visual traffic light signals.
Is the minimum time interval for crossing adapted to the slowest person?	Delay the crossing time interval.
Are push-buttons located at a maximum height of 1.20 m?	Install push-buttons at a maximum height of 1.20 m.
Do traffic islands have street-level pathways cut through them? Is the minimum width of the cut 1.50 m?	Cut a level area, at least 1.50 m wide through traffic islands.
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III. IMPLEMENTATION CHECKLISTS

1. OBSTRUCTIONS

2. SIGNAGE

3. STREET FURNITURE

4. PATHWAYS

5. CURB RAMPS

6. PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS