Sidewalks shall contain a pedestrian access route and a reduced vibration zone. Utility covers and grates are not allowed within the 48-inch reduced vibration zone. This allowance expires 4 years after adoption of the final rule. Detectable warnings are required where rail lines cross non-vehicular pedestrian facilities. Stairs shall not be a part of the pedestrian access route.
Visual contrast is required at leading edges.
Post-mounted objects with a leading edge between 27 inches and 80 inches above ground shall protrude no more than 4 inches. Where objects or signs are mounted between two posts spaced more than 12 inches apart, a cross bar 15 inches above the ground connecting the two posts is required. Clear floor or ground space for street furniture shall not encroach into the pedestrian access route by more than 24 inches. A minimum of 2 drinking fountains is required unless the single fountain is a hi-lo type combination. Where two or more public telephones are clustered together, at least one shall comply.