Todd Grugel, MnDOT ADA Program Engineer

PROWAG adopted in February 2010 Curb Ramp Guidelines published in October

2010 Enhanced 1803 (Prosecution of Work)

provision introduced for 2011 construction season

Standard Plans published and Standard Plate 7036 retired in May 2012

ADA Project Design Guide published in July 2012

Pursue early involvement with MnDOT’s ADA Operations Unit

ADA Project Design Guide required for all projects in MnDOT right-of-way

Plan and estimate for the right fix in the scope of work

Think outside the box

Field walk required for all projects

Use Project Design Guide Level 1, 2, and 3 guidance to estimate drafting requirements

Estimate at least one-third of design time in the field

Provide at least two weeks for plan reviews

All signals must be APS-ready (i.e. all underground work) at a minimum

“If you want different results,

do something different.”

-Anonymous