Why are some curb ramps positioned so wheelchair users have to go out of the crosswalk area to enter and leave the street?
Some of these curb ramps were installed before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed; center or corner ramps were designed as a cost-effective way to accommodate both crossings at an intersection. The ADA now requires curb ramps to be within the crosswalk. Seattle Transportation meets this requirement wherever possible, but sometimes utility poles or other features of the street get in the way and the curb ramp must be designed to account for the existing conditions. Disabled Parking How can I get a disabled parking zone in front of my house? The disabled resident must provide to Seattle Department of Transportation a Washington state permit number and have no other off-street parking available to them. Call (206) 684-5104 for more information, or visit our Disabled Parking in the City of Seattle web page. Permits How do I get a parking permit? There are different types of parking permits offered by SDOT. For more information about applying for all types of parking permi
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